Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdellati met 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. Abdellati emphasized the desire to continue enhancing relations between the two countries in various political, economic, and investment fields to achieve mutual benefits.
The US official expressed appreciation for Egypt's role in Africa, noting that hosting important African events in El Alamein City reflects increasing engagement that contributes to enhancing African cooperation, particularly in the economic and investment aspects. The meeting also touched on the situation in Libya and ways to achieve progress in the political process and end the division in the country.
Abdellati emphasized the priority of preserving Libya's unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, as well as supporting the unity of its national institutions. He stressed the importance of integrating regional and international efforts to support the Libyan political process, helping Libyan parties reach a sustainable solution that expresses their will and preserves state unity and institutions.
The meeting also addressed several regional files, including the Horn of Africa, where Abdellati emphasized the importance of de-escalation and adopting political solutions, working to support national state institutions. He stated that Israel's recognition of Somaliland contradicts international law, violates Somali territorial sovereignty and unity, and undermines stability in the Horn of Africa.
The two sides discussed developments in Sudan, with Abdellati stressing the need to preserve Sudan's unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, protecting its national institutions and people's capabilities. He emphasized the importance of building on current efforts to end the conflict and create an atmosphere for finding political solutions through dialogue and negotiation.
Abdellati also emphasized Egypt's water security determinants and the need to adhere to international law rules, rejecting unilateral actions in the Nile River. This stance aims to maintain Egypt's water security and ensure the country's developmental needs are met.
The meeting between Abdellati and Pulus reflects the strong bilateral relations between Egypt and the US, with both sides keen on enhancing cooperation in various fields. Egypt's hosting of the Africa El Alamein Forum demonstrates its commitment to African cooperation and its role in promoting regional stability and development.
Key points
- Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdellati rejects unilateral actions in the Nile River.
- The meeting between Abdellati and Pulus aims to enhance Egyptian-US cooperation.
- Egypt emphasizes preserving Libya's unity and sovereignty.
