By Xinhua
Dated Friday, 01 March 2024, 05:30 GMT+11 - here is a copy in full
Egyptian president, Sudanese army chief discuss efforts to stabilize Sudan
CAIRO, Feb. 29 (Xinhua) -- Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi and the visiting General Commander of the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan met on Thursday in the Egyptian capital Cairo to discuss joint efforts aimed at settling the ongoing crisis in Sudan, the Egyptian presidency said in a statement.
Sisi reiterated Egypt's commitment to supporting Sudan's unity, settling its ongoing conflict and alleviating the humanitarian repercussions of the conflict on the Sudanese people.
Al-Burhan, who is also chairman of Sudan's Sovereignty Council, expressed his gratitude to Egypt for its supportive role in addressing the crisis and hosting Sudanese citizens.
Resolving the current crisis is crucial for restoring stability, preserving the sovereignty, unity, and cohesion of the Sudanese state and its institutions, the statement read.
The conflict in Sudan between the SAF and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces erupted on April 15, 2023. Cairo has been actively engaged in diplomatic efforts to stop the war in Sudan, including hosting a summit of Sudan's neighboring countries in July 2023.
According to data from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Egypt is home to approximately half a million registered refugees and asylum-seekers from 62 nationalities. As of October 2023, Sudanese nationals have become the largest group, followed by Syrians.
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