Egypt, US Discuss Sudan, Libya, Horn of Africa in High-Level Phone Call

Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty held a phone call on Tuesday with US Senior Advisor for Arab and African Affairs Massad Boulos to discuss a range of regional issues of mutual concern.

According to the Egyptian Foreign Ministry, the discussions focused on developments in Sudan, Libya, the Horn of Africa, and regional security challenges.

Regarding Sudan, Abdelatty stressed the importance of preserving the country’s unity and territorial integrity, supporting its national institutions, and rejecting the creation of any parallel entities.

He called for the launch of a Sudanese-owned political process aimed at ending the conflict and restoring stability, emphasizing the need for a humanitarian truce as a first step toward a sustainable ceasefire.

Such a truce, he said, would facilitate the delivery of humanitarian assistance and help alleviate the suffering of the Sudanese people.

The two officials also reviewed developments in Libya, where Abdelatty reaffirmed Egypt’s support for the country’s unity and stability. He stressed the importance of unifying Libya’s national institutions and advancing a comprehensive political settlement through a Libyan-led and Libyan-owned process.

The foreign minister said such efforts should pave the way for the simultaneous holding of presidential and parliamentary elections at the earliest opportunity.

On the Horn of Africa, Abdelatty reiterated Egypt’s commitment to preserving security and stability across the region, describing it as a direct extension of Egypt’s national security interests.

He emphasized the need to support state institutions, uphold the sovereignty and territorial integrity of countries in the region, and reject policies that could undermine national sovereignty or contribute to instability.

The conversation also addressed water resources, which Egypt considers an existential issue. Abdelatty stressed the importance of adherence to international law and avoiding unilateral actions that could affect the rights and interests of downstream countries.

The call reflects continued consultations between Cairo and Washington on key regional developments and efforts to address ongoing political and humanitarian challenges across Africa and the Middle East.