By HAN News Desk
CAIRO/KHARTOUM — Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Sudan’s Sovereign Council Chairman Abdel Fattah al-Burhan have called for the activation of a joint defense agreement, citing growing regional security challenges and the need for stronger military coordination, officials said.
The call came during high-level talks between the two leaders, where they discussed security developments in the Horn of Africa and the wider Red Sea region. Both leaders stressed the importance of collective defense mechanisms to counter threats including armed conflicts, cross-border instability, and regional interference.
Egypt and Sudan have long maintained close military and political ties, particularly in matters related to regional security and Nile water concerns. Officials said the renewed push to activate the defense pact reflects shared concerns over escalating instability in Sudan and tensions affecting strategic waterways.
The leaders also reaffirmed their commitment to preserving Sudan’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, while calling for political solutions to ongoing conflicts. Analysts say the move signals a deepening of military cooperation at a time of heightened uncertainty across northeastern Africa.
