Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received Sudan\u2019s Sovereignty Council Chairman, General Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, at Al-Ittihadiya Palace on Wednesday as part of an official visit amid the ongoing conflict in Sudan and intensified regional and international efforts to end the war and restore stability.<\/p>\n
Present at the meeting from the Egyptian side were Foreign Minister Badr Abdel Ati and Intelligence Chief Major General Hassan Rashad. From the Sudanese side, Foreign Minister Muhi El-Din Salem and Intelligence Director General Lt. Gen. Ahmed Ibrahim Mufaddal attended.<\/p>\n
Presidential Spokesman Counselor Mohamed El-Shenawy said President El-Sisi welcomed Al-Burhan, praising the deep-rooted and historic ties between Egypt and Sudan and their growing cooperation in various areas.<\/p>\n
El-Sisi reaffirmed Egypt\u2019s firm position on supporting Sudan\u2019s unity, sovereignty, and stability, while rejecting any attempts to undermine its security or create parallel entities to the legitimate government. He stressed that Sudan\u2019s stability is an integral part of Egypt\u2019s national security.<\/p>\n
For his part, General Al-Burhan expressed deep appreciation for Egypt\u2019s steadfast support during Sudan\u2019s critical period, emphasizing that President El-Sisi\u2019s efforts reflect the depth of relations between the two nations and bolster Sudan\u2019s endeavors to overcome its current crisis and restore peace and stability.<\/p>\n
The spokesman added that the talks also covered developments within the Quartet Mechanism on Sudan, comprising Egypt, Sudan, Saudi Arabia, and the United States. Both leaders underscored the importance of the upcoming Quartet meeting in Washington this October and expressed hope for tangible progress toward ending the war and resolving Sudan\u2019s crisis.<\/p>\n
The discussions also addressed the Nile waters and the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) issue, with both presidents reiterating their categorical rejection of any unilateral measures on the Blue Nile that could harm shared water interests. They emphasized the unity of the Egyptian and Sudanese stance and the need for ongoing coordination to protect their water rights in line with international law.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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