Egyptian Foreign Minister Discusses with US, UN Officials Ways to Achieve Calm, Stability in Sudan

Cairo, October 30 (QNA) - Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty discussed today, in two separate phone calls, with both Massad Boulos, Senior Advisor to the US President for Arab and Middle Eastern Affairs and High-Level Advisor for African Affairs, and Tom Fletcher, UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, the rapidly escalating and dangerous security, field, and humanitarian situation in the Darfur region of Sudan, particularly in El Fasher, and ways to promote calm and achieve stability.The Egyptian Foreign Ministry stated in a press release that Boulos briefed Abdelatty on the latest developments and the US efforts within the framework of the Quartet to halt the violations occurring in Sudan, especially in the areas affected by the conflict in Darfur.For his part, Abdelatty emphasized Egypt's unwavering stance in support of Sudan's unity and territorial integrity, its complete rejection of any plans to partition Sudan, and its commitment to preserving Sudan's national institutions, safeguarding its sovereignty, and protecting the resources of the brotherly Sudanese people. He stressed the necessity of adhering to the Quartet's statement issued last September and the importance of swiftly reaching an effective humanitarian truce that paves the way for a comprehensive and lasting ceasefire and establishes an inclusive political process led by the Sudanese themselves. This process would prevent any attempts or schemes aimed at dividing the country or undermining its national institutions.The Egyptian Foreign Minister also discussed, in a telephone call with Tom Fletcher, UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, ways to enhance the international response to the current crisis and ensure the delivery of humanitarian aid to the most affected groups.In the same context, Fletcher indicated his intention to brief the Security Council on the blatant violations occurring in Sudan.Both sides agreed to continue consultations and coordination in the coming period to support regional and international efforts aimed at achieving sustainable peace in Sudan and alleviating the humanitarian suffering of the Sudanese people. (QNA)