OPEN// FM asserts Egypt's support of Sudan's security, stability, unity
The top diplomat gave the remarks during a meeting on Wednesday with Personal Envoy of the UN Secretary General for Sudan Ramtane Lamamra.
The meeting aimed at holding consultations over the political and field developments in Sudan and efforts to address the crisis.
Spokesman for the Foreign Ministry Tamim Khallaf said Abdelatty reiterated Egypt's solidarity with the brotherly Sudanese people, expounding Egypt's painstaking efforts to restore security and stability in Sudan.
The foreign minister underscored the importance of supporting Sudanese institutions and intensifying humanitarian response efforts regarding developments in sisterly Sudan.
He stressed Egypt's utmost keenness on interacting with regional and international efforts to reach a ceasefire in Sudan and halt the suffering of the Sudanese people.
He reviewed Egypt's support of the Sudanese people residing in Egypt since the outbreak of the crisis in April 2023 and until they can safely return home.
He also highlighted Egypt's ongoing political efforts aimed at restoring stability in the neighboring country.(MENA)
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