Egypt fully supports Sudan security, stability: El-Sisi to Sudanese PM - Foreign Affairs
President El-Sisi made his remarks during a meeting on Thursday with Sudanese Transitional Prime Minister Kamil Idris.
He also emphasized Egypt's consistent stance on supporting Sudan's unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, according to a statement by Egypt's presidential spokesman.
Both leaders discussed efforts to resolve the Sudanese crisis and achieve the aspirations of the Sudanese people for peace and stability.
They also explored ways of cooperation between their countries in the field of reconstruction in Sudan.
Moreover, the meeting highlighted the developments in the strategic relations between both nations, discussing ways to enhance them in various fields to restore Sudan's stability and advance mutual development and prosperity.
Both sides also exchanged views on regional developments and stressed the importance of continued coordination and consultation between the two countries on all issues of mutual interest, the statement added.
According to a separate cabinet statement, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly welcomed Prime Minister Idris upon his arrival at Cairo International Airport on Thursday, marking the beginning of his official visit to Egypt.
The two prime ministers are expected to lead an expanded round of talks to address key bilateral issues and explore avenues for strengthening cooperation across multiple sectors.
Since April 2023, Sudan has been engulfed in war after clashes erupted between the Sudanese national army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
Although the army regained control of Khartoum in May, the country continues to suffer under severe humanitarian conditions, with widespread hunger afflicting the majority of the population in Africa's third-largest nation.
The war, now entering its third year, has killed tens of thousands, displaced millions, and devastated Sudan's healthcare system.
The United Nations described the situation in Sudan as "the world's largest displacement and hunger crisis," with nearly 25 million Sudanese suffering dire food insecurity and over 10 million internally displaced across the country.
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