Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdellati emphasized his country's commitment to strengthening relations with the United States across various sectors, including politics, economy, and investment. This statement was made during a meeting with Masood Pulus, senior advisor to the US President for Arab and African affairs, on the sidelines of the Africa El Alamein Forum. The meeting reflected a shared appreciation for the depth of the strategic partnership between Egypt and the US.
The Egyptian Foreign Ministry's spokesperson, Ambassador Nader Zaki, stated that the meeting demonstrated a mutual recognition of the significance of the Egypt-US partnership. Pulus expressed his admiration for Egypt's role in Africa and highlighted that Egypt's hosting of important African events in El Alamein showcases increasing engagement that contributes to enhancing African cooperation, particularly in the economic and investment spheres.
The discussion also touched on the situation in Libya and efforts to advance the political process, ending the division the country is experiencing. Abdellati stressed the priority of maintaining Libya's unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, along with supporting the unity of its national institutions. He emphasized the importance of integrating regional and international efforts to support Libya's political path, helping Libyan parties reach a sustainable solution that reflects their will and preserves state unity and institutions.
The meeting addressed several regional files, including the Horn of Africa. Abdellati underscored the importance of de-escalation, favoring political solutions, and supporting national state institutions. He noted that Israel's recognition of the so-called "Somaliland" contradicts international law, violates Somali sovereignty and territorial integrity, and undermines stability in the Horn of Africa. He warned of the risks of escalation in destabilizing the region and the Red Sea.
Both parties discussed developments in Sudan, with Abdellati stressing the need to preserve Sudan's unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, along with safeguarding its national institutions and people's capabilities. He highlighted the importance of building on current efforts to end the conflict and create conditions for political solutions through dialogue and negotiation.
Abdellati also emphasized Egypt's water security imperatives and the necessity of adhering to international law, rejecting unilateral actions on the Nile River. The two sides reaffirmed their commitment to fostering cooperation and addressing regional challenges through collaborative efforts.
The meeting between Abdellati and Pulus reflects the ongoing engagement between Egypt and the US on various regional and bilateral issues. Both countries continue to work towards enhancing their strategic partnership, addressing pressing regional concerns, and promoting stability and cooperation in Africa and the Middle East.
Key points
- Egypt and the US are committed to strengthening their strategic partnership across various sectors.
- The two countries discussed regional issues, including the situations in Libya, the Horn of Africa, and Sudan.
- Egypt emphasized the importance of preserving Libya's and Sudan's unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.
