Al-Burhan Arrives in Cairo to Discuss Strengthening Bilateral Cooperation with Egypt - Jordan News
Sudanese Sovereign Council Chairman, General Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, arrived today, Monday, in the Egyptian capital, Cairo.
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi is set to meet with Al-Burhan to discuss ways to enhance bilateral cooperation and support efforts to restore stability and development in Sudan, according to a statement by Egyptian Presidential Spokesman Ambassador Mohamed El-Shenawy. اضافة اعلان
The spokesperson added that the meeting will also include consultations on a number of regional issues.
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