CAIRO — Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Massad Boulos, senior adviser to the U.S. president for Arab and African affairs, held talks in Cairo on Sunday focusing on regional security challenges, including the conflicts in Sudan and Libya, developments in the Horn of Africa, and Egypt’s concerns over Nile water security.
Egypt’s Foreign Ministry said the two officials reaffirmed the importance of continued coordination between Cairo and Washington on regional issues and agreed on the need to further strengthen the strategic partnership between the two countries.
During discussions on Sudan, Abdelatty called for an immediate and sustainable ceasefire, expanded humanitarian assistance, and a comprehensive political process led by Sudanese parties. He stressed the importance of preserving Sudan’s unity, sovereignty, and national institutions amid the ongoing conflict between rival military factions.
The Egyptian minister warned that the war in Sudan has created one of the world’s most severe humanitarian crises, forcing millions of people to flee their homes and increasing instability across the wider region. He noted that repeated diplomatic initiatives have so far failed to achieve a lasting political settlement.
Regarding Libya, Abdelatty reiterated Egypt’s support for preserving Libya’s unity, sovereignty, and state institutions. He called for a Libyan-led political process aimed at holding simultaneous presidential and parliamentary elections as soon as possible.
Egypt also expressed support for United Nations-led efforts and international initiatives, including U.S. diplomatic efforts, to reach a comprehensive political solution in Libya and end years of political division.
The talks also covered security developments in the Horn of Africa, which Abdelatty described as closely linked to Egypt’s national security interests. He emphasized the need to support legitimate state institutions, respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of regional countries, and avoid actions that could increase tensions or threaten stability.
On the long-running Nile water dispute, Abdelatty described water security as an “existential issue” for Egypt and repeated Cairo’s opposition to unilateral actions in the Eastern Nile Basin.
He called for cooperation based on international law and agreements governing shared water resources, arguing that Nile Basin countries must pursue solutions that protect the interests of all states while ensuring sustainable management of the river.
For his part, Boulos praised Egypt’s role in promoting regional stability and security, reaffirming Washington’s commitment to close coordination with Cairo on issues of mutual concern, including conflicts, counterterrorism, and regional diplomacy.
The meeting comes amid increasing international attention on the Red Sea, Horn of Africa, and wider Middle East region, where shifting alliances and ongoing conflicts continue to shape security priorities for both Egypt and the United States.
