Egypt: Sudan's Unity and Territorial Integrity Are a Red Line.. Its Security Is an Integral Part of Egyptian National Security
Egypt affirms that Sudan's security is an integral part of its national security and its territorial unity is a red line.
SUMMARY
Egypt confirms that Sudan's security is an extension of its national security, emphasizing Sudan's unity and territorial integrity as red lines that cannot be crossed, supporting peace and stability in Sudan, and committing to work within the international quartet to achieve a ceasefire and protect civilians.
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Egypt considers Sudan's security a direct extension of its national security.
- Egypt emphasizes Sudan's unity and territorial integrity and rejects any attempts at secession or establishing parallel entities.
- Egypt supports former U.S. President Donald Trump's vision to achieve peace and stability in Sudan.
- Egypt expresses concern over escalation and violations against civilians in Sudan, especially in El Fasher.
- Egypt affirms its right to take measures to protect Sudanese state institutions according to international law and the joint defense agreement.
CORE SUBJECT
Sudan's security and territorial unity as part of Egyptian national security
Egypt emphasized that Sudan's security is a direct extension of its own national security, affirming the existence of red lines that cannot be crossed, foremost among them preserving Sudan's unity and territorial integrity, and rejecting any attempts to secede any part of its territory or establish or recognize parallel entities.
During the visit of Lieutenant General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, Chairman of the Sudanese Transitional Sovereign Council, to Cairo, Egypt reaffirmed its firm and supportive stance towards Sudan's security, stability, and territorial unity amid the rapid developments taking place in the Sudanese arena.
The Arab Republic of Egypt renewed its full support for the vision presented by former U.S. President Donald Trump, aimed at achieving security, stability, and peace in Sudan, within the framework of the international approach seeking to establish peace, avoid escalation, and resolve conflicts worldwide.
Egypt expressed deep concern over the ongoing escalation and severe tension in Sudan, which has resulted in serious violations and horrific massacres against civilians, especially in the city of El Fasher, firmly rejecting any practices that violate the most basic human rights.
Egypt also affirmed that preserving Sudanese state institutions and preventing any harm to them is another red line, pointing to its full right to take necessary measures and procedures guaranteed by international law and the joint defense agreement between the two countries, ensuring these constants are not violated.
At the conclusion of the statement, Egypt renewed its keenness to continue working within the framework of the international quartet, aiming to reach a humanitarian truce that paves the way for a ceasefire, with the establishment of safe humanitarian corridors and shelters to provide necessary protection for Sudanese civilians, in full coordination with Sudanese state institutions.
This was stated by the official spokesperson for the Egyptian Presidency, Ambassador Mohamed El-Shenawy.
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MENTIONED ENTITIES 6
Abdel Fattah al-Burhan
👤 Person_MaleChairman of the Sudanese Transitional Sovereign Council
Donald Trump
👤 Person_MaleFormer U.S. President
Mohamed El-Shenawy
👤 Person_MaleOfficial spokesperson for the Egyptian Presidency
Arab Republic of Egypt
📍 Location_CountryCountry of Egypt
Sudan
📍 Location_CountryCountry of Sudan
El Fasher
📍 Location_CityCity in Sudan where violations against civilians occurred