Egypt, US Discuss Sudan, Libya, Horn of Africa, and Nile Water Security

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Massad Boulos, senior adviser to the US president on Arab and African affairs, held talks on Sunday to address regional conflicts and security concerns, including Sudan, Libya, developments in the Horn of Africa, and Egypt’s concerns over Nile water security, according to a statement from Egypt’s Foreign Ministry. The meeting underscored continued coordination between Cairo and Washington on regional issues and strengthening the strategic partnership between the two, with both sides emphasizing the need for diplomatic solutions.

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Sudan: Calls for Ceasefire and Political Resolution
Abdelatty reiterated Egypt’s stance on Sudan, urging a “sustainable ceasefire,” an enhanced humanitarian response, and a “comprehensive political process that is led and owned by the Sudanese parties” to preserve the country’s unity, sovereignty, and national institutions. The minister highlighted the conflict’s severe humanitarian impact, noting it has triggered one of the world’s largest humanitarian crises, displacing millions of people, while repeated international efforts to broker a settlement between the warring parties have yet to produce a breakthrough.

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Libya: Emphasis on National Unity and Electoral Timelines
Abdelatty stressed Egypt’s support for Libya’s “unity and the preservation of its national institutions,” calling for a Libyan-led political process to enable “simultaneous presidential and parliamentary elections as soon as possible.” He reaffirmed Cairo’s backing for United Nations, regional, and international efforts, including those led by the United States, to achieve a lasting political settlement in Libya.

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Horn of Africa: Security Concerns and Regional Stability
Abdelatty described developments in the Horn of Africa as a “direct extension of Egypt’s national security,” emphasizing the need to “support state institutions, respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of countries in the region, and reject any actions that could undermine regional stability.”

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Nile Water Security: Egypt’s “Existential” Concerns
The discussion on the Nile highlighted Cairo’s concerns over water security, with Abdelatty describing the issue as “existential” and calling for adherence to international law governing the use of shared and transboundary water resources in a manner that safeguards the interests of all Nile Basin countries. He reiterated Cairo’s rejection of “unilateral measures in the Eastern Nile Basin.”

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U.S. Commitment to Regional Coordination
Boulos praised Egypt’s role in promoting regional security and stability, reaffirming Washington’s commitment to “close coordination with Cairo on regional issues of mutual concern.”

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Regional Implications and Next Steps
The meeting underscores the interplay between Egypt’s priorities and its regional diplomacy, with water security, conflict resolution, and stability in the Horn of Africa emerging as central themes.

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“Egypt’s concerns over Nile water security are existential,” said Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty, according to the Egyptian Foreign Ministry statement.

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“Egypt’s role in promoting regional security and stability,” said Massad Boulos, senior adviser to the US president on Arab and African affairs, according to the Egyptian Foreign Ministry statement.