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Egypt affirms pride in historical ties with Chad, discusses regional issues

From Egypt Independent · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Egypt and Chad affirmed their commitment to strengthening historical and fraternal ties during a phone call between their foreign ministers.
  • The ministers discussed bilateral cooperation, including implementing outcomes from the Egypt-Chad Joint Committee.
  • They also exchanged views on regional issues, reaffirming support for Sudan's unity and Libya's political solution.

Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty highlighted the nation's pride in its historical and fraternal relationship with Chad during a Tuesday phone call with his Chadian counterpart, Abdoulaye Saber Fadoul. Abdelatty stressed Cairo's eagerness to advance cooperation across various fields, guided by the directives of Presidents Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Mahamat Idriss Dรฉby, aiming to serve the mutual interests of both countries.

Egyptโ€™s pride in historical, fraternal ties with Chad, stressing Cairoโ€™s keenness to advance cooperation across various fields under directives from President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Chadian President Field Marshal Mahamat Idriss Dรฉby to serve both nationsโ€™ mutual interests.

โ€” Badr AbdelattyMinister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty's remarks during a phone call with Chadian Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdoulaye Saber Fadoul.

The discussion focused on bilateral relations and cooperation tracks, with both ministers reviewing the implementation of agreements from the fourth session of the Egypt-Chad Joint Committee. This included following up on agreed cooperation projects, agreements, and memoranda of understanding.

Egyptโ€™s steadfast support for Sudanโ€™s unity, sovereignty, territorial integrity and national institutions while rejecting parallel entities. He underscored the need for a Sudanese-owned, comprehensive political settlement that restores security, stability and development.

โ€” Badr AbdelattyForeign Minister Abdelatty's statement on the situation in Sudan during the call.

Regional issues were also on the agenda. Abdelatty reiterated Egypt's unwavering support for Sudan's unity, sovereignty, territorial integrity, and national institutions, rejecting any parallel entities. He emphasized the necessity of a Sudanese-owned, comprehensive political settlement to restore security and stability. The ministers also addressed developments in Libya, where Abdelatty reaffirmed Egypt's firm backing for the country's unity, sovereignty, and state institutions, advocating for a Libyan-led political solution that leads to timely presidential and parliamentary elections.

Egyptโ€™s firm support for Libyaโ€™s unity, sovereignty and state institutions, emphasizing the necessity of a Libyan-Libyan political solution leading to simultaneous presidential and parliamentary elections as soon as possible.

โ€” Badr AbdelattyForeign Minister Abdelatty's statement on the situation in Libya during the call.
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Originally published by Egypt Independent in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.