Egypt and Chad have agreed on the importance of supporting efforts to establish a ceasefire in Sudan, a country currently facing a worsening humanitarian crisis that requires urgent intervention to alleviate it.
On Tuesday, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi welcomed Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Déby in the city of New Alamein, located on the Mediterranean coast. The two leaders held discussions on bilateral relations and regional issues, according to a statement from the Egyptian presidency.
President El-Sisi emphasized the deep ties between the two countries and Egypt’s commitment to providing comprehensive support to Chad. This includes sharing Egyptian expertise in capacity building and development across various sectors such as energy, infrastructure, health, education, agriculture, and livestock, as well as security cooperation and counterterrorism efforts, reflecting Egypt’s significant interest in ensuring Chad’s security and stability.
The statement quoted President Déby expressing his country’s eagerness to enhance cooperation with Egypt in various fields. He highlighted the mutual determination to achieve a significant leap in bilateral cooperation across different sectors.
President Déby also praised the role of Egyptian institutions and companies active in Chad, particularly in supporting Chadian educational and cultural initiatives, infrastructure projects, and the activities of the Al-Azhar mission in Chad.
The presidents agreed to activate the joint committee between the two countries as soon as possible and to expedite the implementation of joint cooperation projects.
During the meeting, they also discussed several African issues of common interest, including the current developments in Sudan, security in the Sahel region, and enhancing coordination regarding the role of the Community of Sahel-Saharan States.
The spokesperson for the Egyptian presidency stated that the discussions reflected a consensus between the two countries on the necessity of supporting efforts to achieve a ceasefire in Sudan. This would prioritize the higher interests of the Sudanese people, who are suffering from the ongoing conflict and facing a severe humanitarian crisis that requires urgent intervention. Both countries also reaffirmed their support for all efforts to achieve stability in Libya and enhance security in the Sahel region in the face of ongoing terrorist threats.
