FM, Sudanese finance minister discuss reconstruction efforts
Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty held talks on Sunday, August 23, 2026, with Sudanese Finance and Economic Planning Minister Gibril Ibrahim to discuss ways aimed at to expanding economic cooperation and supporting reconstruction efforts in Sudan. The Ministers discussed cooperation between Egyptian and Sudanese institutions on…
Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty met with Sudan's Finance and Economic Planning Minister Gibril Ibrahim on Sunday, August 23, 2026, to explore avenues for bolstering economic collaboration and aiding reconstruction in Sudan. The ministers deliberated on enhancing collaboration between Egyptian and Sudanese entities regarding financial policies, measures to boost trade and investment, and methods to eliminate obstacles hindering bilateral commerce.
The discussions also centered on cooperative efforts to repair Sudan's infrastructure, with particular emphasis on roads, transport, healthcare, and pharmaceutical sectors. Abdelatty emphasized that Egypt's expertise in these areas could bolster Sudan's rapid recovery and reconstruction. The Egyptian Foreign Minister further informed Ibrahim about preparations for the inaugural Africa Business Summit, scheduled as part of the Alamein Forum for Business in Africa.
Abdelatty encouraged Sudanese involvement, stating that the summit could offer prospects for intensified economic and investment cooperation between the two nations. The meeting also addressed Sudan's current situation. Abdelatty reaffirmed Egypt's backing for Sudan's unity, sovereignty, territorial integrity, and national institutions, while opposing efforts to segregate the country or create separate entities.
He advocated for a Sudan-led political resolution that safeguards the nation's assets and addresses the Sudanese populace's desire for security and stability.
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