Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held a telephone conversation on Wednesday with Massad Boulos, Senior Advisor to the US President for Arab and African Affairs. The discussion covered several regional and international issues, prominently featuring the developments in Libya.
Egypt’s Position on Libya
Minister Abdelatty reaffirmed Egypt’s steadfast stance calling for the preservation of Libya’s unity, stability, and the unification of its state institutions. He emphasized the necessity of achieving a “Libyan-Libyan” solution that fulfills the aspirations of the Libyan people while safeguarding national sovereignty. Furthermore, he stressed the importance of advancing the political process to hold simultaneous presidential and parliamentary elections as soon as possible, urging for the empowerment of national institutions and the avoidance of external interventions that threaten state unity.
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Sudan, the Horn of Africa, and the Great Lakes
Regarding the situation in Sudan, Abdelatty underscored Egypt’s rejection of any attempts to compromise Sudan’s territorial integrity. He called for an immediate humanitarian truce, support for national state institutions, and ensuring the smooth delivery of humanitarian aid to all affected regions.
Moving to the Horn of Africa, the Minister highlighted the need to uphold Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial unity. He warned against the recognition of the so-called “Somaliland,” citing its potential negative impact on the stability of the region and the security of the Red Sea. Additionally, regarding the Great Lakes region and the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, Abdelatty expressed Egypt’s support for peace and reconciliation efforts to pave the way for development, affirming Egypt’s readiness to cooperate with international partners to ensure lasting peace.
Water Security and Bilateral Cooperation
On the issue of water security, Minister Abdelatty emphasized that the Nile River represents a “life artery” for the Egyptian people. He stated Egypt’s commitment to constructive cooperation with Nile Basin countries in accordance with international law, while rejecting unilateral measures that infringe upon Egypt’s water rights. He also expressed appreciation for the efforts of US President Donald Trump in this regard.
For his part, Massad Boulos praised Egypt’s pivotal role in supporting security and stability across the Middle East and Africa. He affirmed Washington’s keenness to maintain ongoing coordination and consultation with Cairo on regional and international issues of mutual interest.