<< Abdelatty calls for urgent humanitarian truce and safe shelters to Sudanese
Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty met US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau on Sunday to discuss regional developments, including Gaza, Sudan, the Horn of Africa, and Egypt’s water security, as well as ways to strengthen Egypt–US relations.
The two sides reaffirmed their longstanding strategic partnership and close coordination on regional issues, according to a statement by the Foreign Ministry.
Abdelatty also pushed for stronger economic cooperation, calling for the Egyptian–American Economic Forum to be convened this year to attract US investment and expand cooperation in key sectors.
On Gaza, Abdelatty said Egypt welcomed its accession to the Peace Council and highlighted US President Donald Trump’s role in the Israel-Hamas ceasefire, brokered by Cairo, Doha, Ankara, and Washington D.C., and signed on 10 October in the Red Sea resort city, Sharm El-Sheikh.
Abdelatty stressed the need to advance the next phase of the US-backed plan, support the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza (NCAG), deploy an International Stabilization Force (ISF), reopen the Rafah crossing from the Palestinian side, and ensure an Israeli withdrawal.
He said these steps would allow early recovery and reconstruction through a comprehensive approach that prioritizes Palestinian needs and guarantees sustained humanitarian aid.
Turning to Sudan, Abdelatty called for an urgent humanitarian truce, the establishment of safe humanitarian corridors and shelters, and progress toward a comprehensive ceasefire. He reiterated Egypt’s support for an inclusive, Sudanese-led political process and its commitment to Sudan’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and functioning state institutions.
On the Horn of Africa, Abdelatty warned that any recognition of the breakaway region of Somaliland would violate international law, undermine Somalia’s sovereignty and pose a threat to regional stability.
On water security, Abdelatty welcomed Trump’s stated support for regional stability and reiterated Egypt’s position that the Nile is vital to a water-scarce country. He said Egypt remains open to cooperative action with Nile Basin states under international law, while rejecting unilateral measures.
Landau praised the strength of Egypt–US ties and commended Cairo’s role in promoting regional security and stability.
The meeting followed recent talks between President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi and Trump, as well as Egypt’s decision to join the Peace Council.
During meetings on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos last week, El-Sisi urged Trump to remain engaged in the Gaza file until all arrangements are fully implemented, saying US mediation was key to halting the fighting.
The two leaders also discussed Egypt’s water security concerns and cooperation on the Nile, while rejecting unilateral actions. Trump pledged renewed US engagement on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), describing it as a serious challenge to Nile flows and saying Washington would work to revive negotiations.
El-Sisi said Egypt aims to elevate relations with Washington to a comprehensive strategic partnership, with expanded economic cooperation as a key priority
During talks with FM Abdelatty , UN chief commends Egypt’s role in regional stability
