President Sisi, Burhan review Egypt's effective contribution to Sudan’s post-war reconstruction efforts

CAIRO – 28 April 2025: Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received Lieutenant General Abdel Fattah Al Burhan, Chairman of the Sudanese Sovereignty Council, at Cairo Airport on Monday.

The two leaders headed to Al-Ittihadiya Palace, where an official reception ceremony was held and the national anthems of both Egypt and Sudan were played.

The official spokesperson for the Presidency stated that the two sides held a closed-door session, followed by an expanded session with the participation of delegations from both countries.

Discussions focused on ways to enhance bilateral cooperation and Egypt's effective contribution to the reconstruction and rehabilitation efforts in Sudan following the war. This was in addition to continuing joint projects in a number of vital areas, such as electrical interconnection, railways, trade, cultural exchange, and science, as well as cooperation in the fields of health, agriculture, industry, mining, and other areas.

 This will achieve the desired goal of integration between the two countries and optimally exploit the enormous potential of the two countries and their peoples.

Ambassador Mohamed El-Shenawy, Presidency official spokesperson, added that the consultations also addressed recent developments on the ground in Sudan and the progress made by the Sudanese Armed Forces in regaining control of the capital, Khartoum.

Both sides agreed on the need to intensify efforts to provide the necessary support and assistance to Sudanese residing in war zones.

The official spokesperson stated that the meeting also witnessed an exchange of views and perspectives on current regional situations, particularly in the Nile Basin and the Horn of Africa.

 The two countries' visions coincided, given the close connection between the national security of both Egypt and Sudan. It was agreed to continue coordination and joint action to preserve the water security of both countries, reject unilateral measures in the Blue Nile Basin, and implement international law to achieve the common benefit of all brothers in the Nile Basin.