Egypt, Qatar to Launch Initiative Supporting Sudanese People

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi made a phone call with the Emir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani on Friday.

The call dealt with ways to support and develop bilateral relations between the two countries in various fields.

The leaders also reviewed the latest developments in the regional and international situation, especially Sudan.

Egypt’s Presidential Spokesperson Ahmed Fahmy said that the two leaders stressed the importance of working to contain the situation in Sudan, facilitate the flow of relief aid and spare civilians the impact of the clashes.

He added that the leaders also agreed to launch a joint initiative to support and provide relief to the Sudanese people, aiming to mitigate the repercussions of the crisis especially on refugees.

Fahmy added that this will be done through the provision of humanitarian and relief services, so long as concerned authorities in the two countries will develop the relevant executive framework.