Kuwait city: Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov have highlighted the importance of protecting Sudan's state institutions and maintaining the country's unity and sovereignty, while firmly rejecting the establishment of "parallel entities."
According to Kuwait News Agency, this stance was emphasized during a phone call between the two ministers. The call was part of ongoing efforts to coordinate and consult on bilateral relations and broader regional and international concerns. The Egyptian Foreign Ministry released a statement underscoring the discussions.
Abdelatty reaffirmed Egypt's unwavering support for Sudan's unity and stability, emphasizing Cairo's active role through the Quartet Mechanism to facilitate a ceasefire and reduce tensions. He highlighted the critical importance of regional and international cooperation to establish a comprehensive humanitarian truce and ensure safe passage for aid to affected regions.
The Egyptian minister condemned the severe violations occurring in Al-Fashir city and expressed deep concern over the deteriorating humanitarian conditions.
In addition to the situation in Sudan, the conversation between the foreign ministers covered recent regional and international developments, with a specific focus on Gaza. They also discussed arrangements for the upcoming International Conference for Early Recovery and Reconstruction of the Gaza Strip, set to take place in Cairo this month.