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Egyptian Foreign Minister and US Senior Advisor discuss bilateral relations and regional developments

Egypt's Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Egyptians Abroad, Dr. Badr Abdelatty, met with Massad Boulos, Senior Advisor to the US President for Arab and African Affairs. Their discussions covered bilateral relations between Egypt and the United States, as well as regional issues including developments in Sudan, Lebanon, the Horn of Africa, and Egypt's water security. Ambassador Tamim Khallaf, the official spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, highlighted the shared appreciation for the strategic partnership between Egypt and the US, viewing it as crucial for security and stability in the Middle East and Africa. The meeting also addressed the situation in Sudan, with Dr. Abdelatty emphasizing the preservation of Sudan's unity, territorial integrity, and national institutions, while rejecting external interference. He also stressed the importance of a humanitarian truce and a comprehensive, Sudanese-owned political process. Regarding Lebanon, Dr. Abdelatty reaffirmed Egypt's support for its sovereignty and national institutions, welcoming the recent ceasefire. Discussions on the Horn of Africa focused on respecting the unity and sovereignty of countries like Somalia and Eritrea. Dr. Abdelatty reiterated that the Nile River is an existential issue for Egypt, opposing unilateral actions on transboundary rivers. Massad Boulos commended Egypt's leading role in regional security and stability and affirmed the US administration's commitment to str