Egypt stresses ‘red lines’ on Sudan at fifth consultative meeting in Cairo

CAIRO – 14 January 2026: Egypt has emphasized its “red lines” on Sudan as it hosted the fifth consultative meeting for peace efforts in the war-battered country in Cairo with senior diplomats and representatives from various world countries.

Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty referred to an Egyptian presidential statement issued on December 18, which clearly defined Egypt’s established position and “red lines” on Sudan.

These include preserving Sudan’s unity and territorial integrity, rejecting the separation of any part of its territory, and protecting Sudan’s state institutions, the foreign minister stressed.

 

The meeting was attended by senior diplomats from Djibouti, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Germany, Turkey, Norway, Qatar, the UK, China, Russia, France, Iraq, and Angola.

Representatives from the European Union, the Arab League, the African Union, and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) were also present.

Among the attendees were US Senior Advisor for Arab and African Affairs Massad Boulos and UN Secretary‑General's Personal Envoy for Sudan Ramtane Lamamra.

 

Abdelatty affirmed that the crisis in Sudan requires the concerted and since regional and international efforts to urgently stop the ongoing bloodshed.

He warned that the current conflict poses serious risks to regional peace and security, especially in the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea Region.

Humanitarian Truce

The foreign minister stressed that ending the deadly fighting requires an urgent humanitarian truce, followed by a sustainable ceasefire and the launch of a comprehensive political process that preserves Sudan’s state institutions and prevents the emergence of parallel entities.

 

He reaffirmed Egypt’s full solidarity with Sudan and called on the international community and donor countries to honor their humanitarian pledges, as humanitarian conditions in Sudan continue to deteriorate.

Participants at the meeting also delivered statements outlining their positions on the developments in Sudan.

They underscored the importance of intensifying regional and international efforts to support a ceasefire track, protect civilians, and ensure the unimpeded delivery of humanitarian assistance.

They further stressed the need to back a comprehensive political process that safeguards Sudan’s unity and territorial integrity and meets the aspirations of the Sudanese people for security and stability.