Egypt has declared that the division of Sudan is a “red line,” reaffirming its commitment to the country’s unity, stability, and territorial integrity.
Speaking to Al Sharq News on Friday, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty stressed Cairo’s firm stance in support of Sudan’s national institutions amid the ongoing conflict.
“We are deeply concerned about Sudan’s unity, its stability, and the integrity of its territories. This is a red line for us, and we cannot accept it under any circumstances,” Abdelatty stated.
Sudan has been engulfed in a brutal conflict since April 2023, as fighting between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has resulted in tens of thousands of deaths and the displacement of millions.
The Egyptian minister also dismissed any efforts to establish alternative political structures in Sudan, a reference to the RSF and its allies’ attempt to form a parallel government in Nairobi, Kenya, last month.
On the issue of Gaza, Abdelatty addressed recent US comments regarding the displacement of Palestinians. He noted that US President Donald Trump’s statement that “nobody is expelling any Palestinians” was a significant development, which Egypt welcomed.
Abdelatty also confirmed that Egypt will host a conference on Gaza’s reconstruction in late April, expressing optimism about financial commitments from donor countries. He stated that the private sector, including Palestinian businesses, Arab companies, and international firms from Turkiye, the US, and Europe, would contribute to rebuilding Gaza.
The conference will feature “innovative ideas and workshops” focusing on restoring Gaza’s infrastructure, Abdelatty added.
Egypt, along with other Arab and European nations, has strongly opposed any plans to forcibly relocate Palestinians from Gaza to neighbouring countries such as Egypt and Jordan.
In response, Arab leaders convened an emergency summit in Cairo on March 4, where they unanimously rejected displacement plans and approved a $53 billion, five-year reconstruction strategy for Gaza.
A ceasefire and prisoner exchange deal has been in place since January 19, halting Israel’s war on Gaza, which has killed more than 48,500 Palestinians, mostly women and children, and devastated the enclave.
