President Sisi, Burhan Hold Talks in Egypt to Discuss Developments in Sudan

Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi stressed Egypt’s firm position to stand by Sudan and support its security, stability, unity and territorial integrity, especially during the current critical circumstances it is experiencing, taking into account the eternal ties and the common strategic interest that unites the two brotherly countries.

The President’s remarks came during his meeting on Tuesday with the Chairman of Sudan’s Sovereign Council Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan in the new city of El Alamein, Presidency Spokesman Ahmed Fahmy said.

President Sisi said during the meeting that Egypt holds in high esteem its historical bonds and deep relations with Sudan at the official and popular levels.

For his part, the Chairman of Sudan’s Sovereign Council expressed his deep appreciation for the strong relations between the two brotherly countries, praising the sincere Egyptian support for preserving the safety and stability of Sudan in light of the historical juncture it is going through, especially receiving Sudanese citizens in Egypt.

In this context, he expressed his country’s appreciation for Egypt’s active role in the region and Africa.

The meeting also reviewed developments in Sudan and consultations on efforts to settle the crisis in order to maintain the safety and security of brotherly Sudan, in a manner that preserves the sovereignty, unity and cohesion of the Sudanese State, and safeguards the interests of the brotherly Sudanese people and their aspirations for the future.