El-Sisi, Al-Burhan discuss Sudan post-war reconstruction efforts - Foreign Affairs
El-Sisi personally received Al-Burhan at Cairo Airport before hosting him at the Ittihadiya Palace for an official reception. The leaders then held a private meeting, later joined by delegations from both nations.
According to a statement from the Egyptian presidency, talks focused on enhancing bilateral cooperation and assessing recent developments in Sudan — particularly the Sudanese army's efforts to retake control of the capital, Khartoum, from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
In March, nearly two years into a brutal internal conflict, Al-Burhan announced that Khartoum had been 'freed' from RSF control following a major military offensive.
El-Sisi and Al-Burhan also underscored the urgency of providing humanitarian assistance to civilians trapped in conflict zones.
Since the war broke out in April 2023 — triggered by a power struggle over the RSF's integration into the national army — tens of thousands of Sudanese have been killed, and the country has effectively fractured.
The army now controls the north and east, while the RSF holds swathes of Darfur in the west and large areas in the south.
The two leaders also exchanged views on regional security, with particular focus on the Nile Basin and the Horn of Africa.
They reaffirmed the strategic alignment of Egyptian and Sudanese national security interests, including a joint stance against unilateral actions on Nile water resources.
Both reiterated their commitment to international law and equitable use of the Blue Nile's waters.
On the bilateral front, El-Sisi and Al-Burhan agreed to push forward joint projects across key sectors — including electricity interconnection, railway infrastructure, trade, health, agriculture, mining, and cultural and scientific cooperation.
The Egyptian presidency said such initiatives aim to deepen economic integration and better harness the countries' shared resources.
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