September 9, 2024 (CAIRO) – Sudanese Foreign Minister Hussein Awad and his Egyptian counterpart, Badr Abdel-Aty, discussed efforts to resolve the ongoing crisis in Sudan on Monday. These efforts include the Geneva process as well as initiatives led by the Arab League. The Egyptian government is actively seeking to play a more significant role in resolving the conflict in Sudan. It has coordinated with the U.S. administration to encourage the Sudanese government to participate in peace talks, despite the United Arab Emirates’ involvement in mediation efforts. The Egyptian Foreign Ministry spokesperson stated that Abdel-Aty provided the visiting Sudanese top diplomat with an overview of Egypt’s involvement in the Geneva meetings, including their assessment of the proceedings and ongoing efforts to address the crisis in Sudan. The spokesperson added that both parties discussed the Sudan-related agenda items scheduled for the Arab League meeting on September 10th. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and his envoy to Sudan, Tom Perriello, commended Egypt’s diplomatic efforts to encourage Sudan to join negotiations aimed at achieving a ceasefire and delivering aid to civilians in war-affected areas. For its part, the Sudanese Foreign Ministry said that Awad briefed the Egyptian minister on the opening of border …

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