Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held a trilateral meeting with his Sudanese counterpart, Mohi El-Din Salem, and US President Donald Trump's senior adviser for Arab and African affairs, Massad Boulos, on Sunday. The meeting was held on the sidelines of the high-level segment of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly. According to a statement by the Egyptian foreign ministry, the meeting focused on efforts to end the war in Sudan and restore stability.
The war in Sudan, now in its third year, has caused mass displacement, food insecurity, and widespread humanitarian needs. The conflict is between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces militia. Abdelatty stressed the need to preserve Sudan's unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, as well as its state assets and national institutions. He also called for greater regional and international efforts to end the conflict through dialogue and negotiations.
Abdelatty met separately with Boulos to discuss developments in Libya and ways to advance the political process and end the country's division. He emphasized the importance of preserving Libya's unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, while supporting the unity of its national institutions. Abdelatty called for greater coordination between regional and international efforts to support the Libyan political process.
The meeting covered other regional issues, including developments in Yemen and the Iran crisis. Abdelatty called for de-escalation and political solutions to promote regional security and stability. He emphasized the need to ensure the security and freedom of maritime navigation per international law.
The Egyptian Foreign Minister's discussions with Boulos also touched on the importance of supporting the Libyan political process and helping the parties reach a sustainable settlement that reflects the will of the Libyan people and preserves the unity of the state and its institutions.
Abdelatty's participation in the 81st session of the UN General Assembly also included meetings with other officials to discuss various regional and international issues. He urged Arab unity on Palestine and courted US investors in New York. Abdelatty also met with Costa Rica's UN secretary-general candidate and discussed Gaza, Iran, and regional tensions with UK, Dutch, and Latvian Foreign Ministers.
The trilateral meeting between Abdelatty, Salem, and Boulos demonstrates the ongoing international efforts to address the conflict in Sudan. The Egyptian Foreign Ministry's statement highlighted the importance of a sustainable political settlement that meets the aspirations of the Sudanese people and protects their interests.
Key points
- Egypt, Sudan, and the US are engaged in diplomatic efforts to end the war in Sudan.
- The conflict in Sudan has caused mass displacement, food insecurity, and widespread humanitarian needs.
- The Egyptian Foreign Minister also discussed developments in Libya, Yemen, and Iran during his meetings on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.
