Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty met with Masood Pulus, senior advisor to US President Joe Biden for Arab and African affairs, on the sidelines of the Africa El Alamein Forum. The meeting reflected a shared appreciation for the deep strategic partnership between Egypt and the US. Abdelatty emphasized the importance of continuing to strengthen relations between the two countries in various fields, including politics, economy, and investment.
Pulus expressed his appreciation for Egypt's role in Africa, highlighting that hosting such important African events in El Alamein demonstrates Egypt's increasing engagement in promoting African cooperation, particularly in the economic and investment spheres. The two officials also discussed ways to enhance bilateral cooperation, with Abdelatty stressing the need for collaborative efforts to achieve mutual benefits.
The meeting touched on the situation in Libya, with Abdelatty emphasizing the priority of maintaining Libya's unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity. He also stressed the importance of integrating regional and international efforts to support the Libyan political process, enabling the country's parties to reach a sustainable settlement that reflects their will and preserves state unity.
The two officials also discussed several regional files, including the Horn of Africa. Abdelatty emphasized the need for de-escalation and peaceful solutions, supporting national state institutions. He warned that Israel's recognition of Somaliland contradicts international law, undermines Somalia's sovereignty and unity, and destabilizes the Horn of Africa.
The situation in Sudan was also addressed, with Abdelatty stressing the need to preserve Sudan's unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity. He emphasized the importance of building on current efforts to end the conflict and create an environment for finding political solutions through dialogue and negotiation.
Abdelatty also highlighted Egypt's water security concerns, emphasizing the need to adhere to international law and reject unilateral actions on the Nile River. The minister's statements reflect Egypt's concerns about the region's stability and security.
The meeting between Abdelatty and Pulus demonstrates the continued coordination and communication between Egypt and the US on regional issues. Both sides acknowledged the importance of their strategic partnership and expressed their commitment to further enhancing cooperation in various fields.
Key points
- Egypt rejects unilateral actions on the Nile River.
- Egypt and the US discuss regional stability and security.
- The two countries emphasize the importance of preserving Libya's and Sudan's unity and sovereignty.
