Sisi to Burhan: We Support the Unity of Sudan and the Integrity of Its Territory

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Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi affirmed on Sunday to Sudan's Sovereign Council Chairman Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan the steadfast position of Cairo supporting Sudan's unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, emphasizing the necessity of preserving the unity of its national institutions.

This came during a meeting between El-Sisi and Al-Burhan in New Alamein City, on the sidelines of the eighth mid-year coordination meeting of the African Union, according to a statement from the Egyptian presidency.

Egyptian presidency spokesman Mohamed El-Shenawy stated that the meeting discussed the developments in Sudan, where El-Sisi renewed Egypt's support for the Sudanese people and its commitment to preserving the unity of the country, its sovereignty, territorial integrity, and national institutions.

The Egyptian president also confirmed his country's continued efforts at both regional and international levels to push for a political solution to the crisis and to contribute to ending the war, alleviating the humanitarian suffering of Sudanese people, paving the way for restoring security and stability, and starting a phase of reconstruction and development.

For his part, Al-Burhan expressed his appreciation for the supportive Egyptian positions towards Sudan, considering them a reflection of the unique historical relations between the two countries, according to a statement from the Egyptian presidency.

He also praised the political and humanitarian support provided by Cairo, as well as its hosting of a large number of Sudanese who have left their country due to the war.

Al-Burhan emphasized, according to the statement, the importance of "not equating the legitimate Sudanese state institutions with the rebel militias or parallel entities," commending Cairo's stance on this matter.

This position comes amid the ongoing conflict between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces, and the dispute over attempts to establish parallel governance structures to state institutions.

The discussions between Sisi and Al-Burhan also addressed bilateral relations and ways to enhance cooperation between Egypt and Sudan.

Sisi affirmed Cairo's keenness to continue providing support to Sudan in various fields and to work on expanding cooperation frameworks that achieve the common interests of the two countries.

The meeting comes amid ongoing regional and international efforts to halt the Sudanese war and address its humanitarian repercussions, while Cairo maintains, according to its declared position, the unity of Sudan's state institutions and rejects any path that could undermine the country's unity or territorial integrity.