Egypt and the United States have commenced a new round of strategic consultations in Cairo, focusing on shared priorities for security, stability, and development across the African continent.
The dialogue was co-chaired by Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration, and Expatriate Affairs, Badr Abdelatty, and the U.S. President’s Senior Advisor on Arab and African Affairs, Massad Boulos.
According to Egyptian Foreign Ministry spokesman Tamim Khallaf, the comprehensive discussions covered critical regional hotspots, including the crises in Sudan, Libya, the Great Lakes region, the Sahel, and the Horn of Africa. The talks also addressed the sensitive issue of Egypt’s water security in relation to the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD).
Both delegations lauded the strength of the Egyptian-American partnership, characterizing it as a “key pillar of regional security and stability” in both the Middle East and Africa. They reaffirmed their mutual commitment to strengthening cooperation across political, economic, and security spheres.
Minister Abdelatty expressed Cairo’s willingness to work with the U.S. administration to “end conflicts on the African continent” and “explore new opportunities for cooperation in the areas of development, investment, and economic stability.” He also underscored Egypt’s central role in promoting peace and development in Africa, emphasizing the need for increased international support for African crisis prevention initiatives.
This dialogue is established as a permanent institutional mechanism designed to consolidate exchanges, develop a shared vision on major African challenges, and regularly coordinate their positions on regional crises.
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