Saudi Arabia and Egypt Support Sudanese-Sudanese Dialogue
A telephone call took place today, Tuesday, June 9, between Dr. Badr Abdel-Aty, Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Egyptians Abroad, and His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, within the framework of ongoing consultation and coordination between the two brotherly countries regarding regional issues of common interest.
The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated in a press release that the call addressed ways to strengthen bilateral relations between Egypt and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, building upon the growing development and close coordination in various fields, in order to achieve the common interests of the two countries and their brotherly peoples.
The two ministers also exchanged views on current regional developments, foremost among them the Iranian crisis and its repercussions on the security and stability of the region in light of recent developments. They emphasized the importance of supporting the diplomatic track to contain tensions, de-escalate the situation, and maintain the region’s security and stability.
The call addressed the latest developments in the Gaza Strip and the ongoing efforts to implement the requirements of the first phase of President Trump’s plan. This paves the way for launching early recovery and reconstruction projects, and for the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza to begin its work from within the Strip, ultimately creating the necessary conditions for achieving a just and lasting settlement to the Palestinian issue based on the two-state solution.
The two ministers also discussed developments in Lebanon, emphasizing the importance of supporting Lebanese state institutions, preserving Lebanon’s security, stability, and sovereignty, and the full and non-selective implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1701.
Regarding Sudan, the two ministers, according to the statement, stressed the importance of preserving Sudan’s security, stability, unity, and territorial integrity. They rejected any attempts to establish parallel entities or undermine Sudanese state institutions, emphasizing the need to reach a sustainable ceasefire and support the Sudanese-Sudanese political process.
At the end of the call, the two ministers affirmed the importance of continuing close coordination and consultation between the two brotherly countries on various regional issues to support security and stability in the region.