A phone call was held on Sunday, between Dr. Badr Abdelatty, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Egyptian Expatriates, and Mr. Massad Boulos, Senior Advisor to the U.S. President for Arab and African Affairs.
The two sides discussed Egypt-U.S. bilateral relations, as well as a number of regional issues of mutual interest.
During the conversation, both sides expressed their appreciation for the deep-rooted Egypt-U.S. strategic partnership, being a fundamental pillar for supporting security and stability in the Middle East and Africa.
They looked forward to further elevate joint cooperation at various political and economic levels, and to maintain close coordination and consultation regarding regional issues of mutual interest.
The call tackled de-escalation efforts in the Middle East. In this regard, Minister Abdelatty noted that it is crucial to resume U.S.-Iran dialogue, leading to understandings that would achieve de-escalation.
The Foreign Minister also highlighted the necessity of resorting to dialogue and diplomacy in order to curb escalation and spare the region the repercussions of a wider scope of conflict.
The two sides also discussed developments in Libya. The Foreign Minister reaffirmed Egypt’s unwavering support for Libyan unity and stability.
In this context, he underscored that it is indispensable to unify national institutions and reach a comprehensive political settlement through a Libyan-Libyan led process, thereby paving the way for simultaneously holding presidential and parliamentary elections as soon as possible.
As for the situation in Sudan, Minister Abdelatty affirmed the need to preserve Sudan’s unity and territorial integrity, support its national institutions, and reject the establishment of any parallel entities.
Dr. Abdelatty added that it is necessary to launch a purely Sudanese-owned political process to put an end to the conflict.
He further asserted the importance of reaching a humanitarian truce as a preliminary step towards a sustainable ceasefire, allowing for humanitarian aid access and alleviating the Sudanese people’s suffering.
The conversation also touched on the Ethiopian dam issue, Egypt’s water security, and the situation in the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea region.
Minister Abdelatty reiterated Egypt’s categorical rejection of any unilateral actions, stating that water constitutes an existential issue for Egypt.
He reiterated the importance of respecting the rules of international law and the unity and sovereignty of the region’s states, in a manner that fosters regional security and stability.
For his part, Mr. Boulos praised Egypt’s pivotal role in supporting security and stability in the Middle East and Africa, and expressed his appreciation for Egyptian endeavors aimed at curbing escalation and containing regional crises. He also stressed the U.S. Administration’s keenness to further strengthen its strategic partnership with Egypt and to maintain close coordination between the two countries in order to confront common challenges.
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