Egypt and US discuss developments in Sudan, Libya, and the Horn of Africa

Cairo -- Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel Ati held talks today, Friday, with Mas’ad Boulus, the U.S. President’s Senior Advisor for Arab and African Affairs, on developments in Sudan, Libya, and the Horn of Africa, as well as efforts to enhance security and stability in the region. The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement that the meeting took place on the sidelines of the Sir Bani Yas Forum held in the United Arab Emirates. The statement added that the discussions covered recent developments in Sudan and efforts aimed at reaching a comprehensive political settlement under Sudanese ownership that preserves Sudan’s unity, sovereignty, and national institutions, free from external interference. On the Libyan file, the statement noted that the two sides discussed developments in the Libyan crisis and the importance of supporting a political process leading to a comprehensive settlement that ensures Libya’s unity and stability, meets the aspirations of its people, and safeguards its resources. It also pointed out that the meeting addressed recent developments in the Horn of Africa and ways to strengthen joint efforts to de-escalate tensions, respect the sovereignty of the countries in the region, and refrain from threats or use of force, thereby helping to spare the region from the risks of conflicts and their negative repercussions, and enhancing security and stability at both the regional and international levels. (End) A.F.F. / M.N.F.