Egypt, U.S. reject attempts to divide Sudan, urge comprehensive ceasefire

CAIRO,  Egypt 

Egypt and the United States stated Tuesday that they reject any attempts to divide Sudan, emphasizing the urgent need for a comprehensive and permanent ceasefire to pave the way for an inclusive political process.

Egyptian Foreign Minister, Badr Abdelatty held telephone discussions with Mus’ad Boulos, Senior Advisor to the U.S. President for Arab and African Affairs, as part of continuous coordination between Cairo and Washington. 

Both nations are members of the Quadrilateral Mechanism, which also includes Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

The Egyptian Foreign Ministry said in a statement that “the two sides affirmed the importance of supporting Sudan’s unity and territorial integrity and continuous coordination within the framework of the international Quartet,” underscoring their complete rejection of any efforts to divide the country or harm its stability.

Abdelatty reiterated Egypt’s full support for Sudan’s national institutions. He stressed the immediate need to launch an effective humanitarian track guaranteeing unimpeded aid access, alongside increased relief support and enhanced cooperation with the United Nations, the African Union, and aid agencies.

He highlighted the importance of concerted regional and international efforts to back a comprehensive ceasefire and establish the conditions necessary for an inclusive political process that addresses the Sudanese people’s aspirations for security, stability, and development. 

This push aims to secure a permanent, comprehensive ceasefire while protecting the unity of the Sudanese state and its national institutions.

The Egyptian and American discussions followed a visit by the Chairman of Sudan’s Sovereign Council, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, to Saudi Arabia a day earlier. 

The U.S. President’s Envoy for Arab and African Affairs was also in Riyadh at the time, meeting with Saudi officials to discuss developments in Sudan.

These talks were held as part of the Quadrilateral Mechanism’s efforts to secure a three-month humanitarian truce, enabling aid delivery to those affected by the conflict, under a comprehensive roadmap.