CAIRO: Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on Thursday received Gen. Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, president of the Transitional Sovereignty Council of Sudan, at Cairo International Airport.
An official reception ceremony took place at Al-Ittihadiya Palace, at which the national anthems were played and guards of honor inspected.
The meeting focused on recent developments in Sudan and efforts to resolve its crisis.
The main goal is to restore stability while ensuring sovereignty, unity, and cohesion of the Sudanese state and its institutions.
The meeting was an attempt to meet the Sudanese people’s desire for safety and stability.
Ahmed Fahmy, the presidential spokesman, said that El-Sisi focused on the solid historic relations between the two countries, emphasizing Egypt’s support in enhancing cooperation.
The president stressed Egypt’s commitment to Sudan’s security and offered full support to achieve political, security, and economic stability.
He affirmed Egypt’s commitment to supporting Sudan’s unity and resolving ongoing conflicts.
He added that the two countries shared a close relationship, which made it necessary to ensure national security.
The president spoke of Egypt’s ongoing role in helping to alleviate the humanitarian impact of the current crisis within Sudan.
Al-Burhan expressed his country’s appreciation for Egypt’s support. He highlighted the long-standing ties between the two countries, while saying that Egypt’s role in hosting Sudanese citizens and mitigating the crisis provided evidence of its continued friendship.
The parties also discussed the situation in Gaza and regional issues of mutual concern.
El-Sisi and Al-Burhan agreed on the necessity of an immediate ceasefire and the urgent need to ensure the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza.
They also agreed to continue consultations and coordination to help benefit the populations of Egypt and Sudan.
The Sudanese leader made an official visit to Egypt in August last year, his first following the start of his country’s conflict in April. Al-Burhan and El-Sisi met in the city of Alamein in northern Egypt.
