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- Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty highlighted that Sudan鈥檚 security is crucial for the region鈥檚 overall stability
- The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces have recently captured the key city of El-Fasher, which the EU has accused of targeting civilians
LONDON: Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty discussed recent developments in the Sudanese city of El-Fasher, focusing on humanitarian and security issues, with his Sudanese counterpart Mohieddin Salem on Wednesday.
Abdelatty emphasized Egypt鈥檚 strong support for the Sudanese people and its commitment to achieving stability and peace in Sudan. He noted Egypt鈥檚 active role in efforts to secure a ceasefire and establish a humanitarian truce to provide assistance and reduce civilian suffering.
He highlighted that Sudan鈥檚 security is crucial for the region鈥檚 overall stability, and Egypt is committed to Sudan鈥檚 unity, sovereignty and stability.
The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces have recently captured El-Fasher, the capital city of North Darfur, which the EU has accused of targeting civilians and aid workers in the region. The RSF has been engaged in a deadly conflict with the army since April 2023.
The two ministers also discussed commercial and investment cooperation, as well as infrastructure rehabilitation. Egypt is prepared to enhance support in the electricity, water, health and education sectors for the Sudanese people, Abdelatty said.
The meeting highlighted water security, focusing on the need for unity between the two Nile estuary countries and full compliance with international law in the eastern Nile basin.