Egypt reaffirms support for Sudanese army and unity in joint statement

Egypt has reaffirmed its full support for the Sudanese army and reiterated what it described as political “red lines” concerning Sudan’s unity and stability, following talks between the two countries’ prime ministers in Cairo.

In a joint statement issued after meetings between Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and his Sudanese counterpart Kamel Idris, Egypt stressed its commitment to preserving Sudan’s unity, territorial integrity and national institutions.

The statement said Cairo continues to support the legitimate institutions of the Sudanese state, including the Transitional Sovereignty Council led by Lieutenant General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, the Sudanese government headed by Idris, and the Sudanese Armed Forces, describing them as essential pillars for safeguarding the country’s cohesion and restoring security and stability.

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Both sides underlined the importance of enabling Sudanese state institutions to fully resume their functions and extending government authority across the country, while addressing the humanitarian suffering caused by the ongoing war.

Idris expressed appreciation for Egypt’s political and humanitarian support, highlighting the historic ties between the two Nile Valley nations.

The discussions also focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation, with both governments committing to expanding economic, trade and investment relations and supporting reconstruction efforts in Sudan as an urgent national priority.

Egypt signalled its readiness to contribute to reconstruction projects, particularly in infrastructure, electricity and water sectors, and pledged to share technical expertise in construction and development. The two sides agreed to accelerate the work of a joint committee tasked with coordinating Sudan’s reconstruction programmes.

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