Egypt rejects attempts to divide Sudan or undermine its sovereignty

CAIRO – 12 February 2026: Badr Abdelatty, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Egyptians Abroad, chaired the informal consultations held by the African Union Peace and Security Council at the ministerial level on Thursday regarding developments in Sudan.

Abdelatty emphasized that this session, held ahead of the Council’s formal meeting, represented an important platform for strengthening direct dialogue between the Peace and Security Council and the Sudanese government.

He stressed that stability in Sudan is an urgent regional necessity to prevent the spread of chaos and weapons, as well as the escalation of terrorist threats. He expressed hope that these consultations would contribute to developing a shared vision leading to an end to the conflict and the achievement of lasting stability.

Minister Abdelatty reiterated Egypt's unwavering support for Sudan's unity, territorial integrity, and the preservation of its national institutions.

 

He rejected any attempts to divide Sudan or undermine its sovereignty, reaffirming Egypt's condemnation of the violations that occurred in El Fasher and Kordofan, and emphasizing its full solidarity with the Sudanese people.

He also stressed the importance of reaching a comprehensive ceasefire and establishing effective humanitarian corridors to ensure the unhindered delivery of aid.

This, he noted, should proceed in parallel with creating the conditions for an inclusive, Sudanese-owned political process, while supporting the efforts of the Quartet and enhancing coordination among various regional and international tracks.

The consultations included the participation of Mohi El-Din Salem, Sudanese Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. The meeting was held within the framework of Egypt's presidency of the Council during February and reflected Egypt's commitment to including Sudan in the consultations despite the suspension of its membership in the African Union.

This underscores the importance of hearing Sudan's national perspective on the evolving situation and identifying ways to support the path toward stability.

 

Thirteen foreign ministers and ministers of state participated in the session, including the foreign ministers of Tanzania, Sierra Leone, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Angola, Botswana, Côte d'Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, Cameroon, Eswatini, and The Gambia, as well as Uganda’s Minister of State, the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, and the Commissioner for Peace and Security.

Several non-member states of the Peace and Security Council also participated, including Djibouti, Kenya, Somalia, and Burundi, represented at the level of Minister of Defense.

In addition, the Head of the League of Arab States Office to the African Union, the Personal Envoy of the UN Secretary-General for Sudan, the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General to the African Union, and a representative of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) attended.

The session also included a briefing by the Sudanese Foreign Minister to Council members on the latest field and humanitarian developments in his country.

He reviewed the existing challenges and the efforts being undertaken to address them and expressed hope for intensified coordination and consultation with the Council in the coming period to support de-escalation in Sudan, strengthen humanitarian efforts, and create the conditions necessary for launching a comprehensive political process that will lead to the restoration of security and stability in Sudan.