The chairman of the Sudanese Transitional Council of Sovereignty, General Abdul Fattah Al-Burhan, affirmed yesterday the solidity and timelessness of the Sudanese-Egyptian relations and their development at all levels.
In a meeting with his office at the Presidential Palace yesterday, Al-Burhan pointed out to Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry, according to the Sudanese News Agency (SUNA), the historical ties between the two brotherly peoples.
Shukri said in statements after the meeting, the specificity of relations between the two countries, and said that the talks between the two sides dealt with the overall bilateral relations, and the need to activate all mechanisms of joint work, and technical committees between the two countries.
For her part, Foreign Minister, Asmaa Mohammed Abdullah, said that the talks were positive and took place in a fraternal atmosphere, where it was agreed to continue cooperation between the two countries in all fields, and activate the work of joint technical committees between Khartoum and Cairo.
For his part, Egyptian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Advisor Ahmed Hafez stated that Minister Shoukry started the meeting by conveying a message of support to Sudan from Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi to General Abdel Fattah El-Burhan, expressing Cairo's appreciation for Sudan's success in the smooth transition to the new stage. And start the real course of action towards the hopes and aspirations of the Sudanese people.
The Spokesman pointed out that the meeting dealt with the mechanisms of enhancing bilateral relations between the two countries. It meets the aspirations and aspirations of the Nile Valley peoples for prosperity and development. The meeting also dealt with a number of issues of common concern, particularly the file of the negotiations of the Renaissance Dam.
Earlier, Shukri said his country was making efforts to remove Sudan from the list of state sponsors of terrorism.
During a press conference with his Sudanese counterpart, Asma Abdullah, yesterday, the Egyptian minister stressed that the change achieved by the Sudanese people is an example to follow.
He explained that he invited the Sudanese Foreign Minister to visit Cairo, expressing his happiness to be the first official to visit Khartoum after the transitional government was sworn in.
The Egyptian minister started the first official visit of an Arab and foreign minister to Khartoum after the new Sudanese government was sworn in.
For her part, Asmaa Abdullah confirmed that she agreed with her Egyptian counterpart to activate all joint committees between the two countries.
She pointed out that her talks with the Egyptian side were positive and stemmed from the good relationship between the two peoples.
Shukri had discussed with a number of Sudanese officials a number of joint files between the two countries, most notably the negotiations of the Ethiopian Renaissance Dam.
Shukri started his visit to Khartoum by meeting with his Sudanese counterpart Asma Abdullah, where they discussed ways of advancing the bilateral relations between the two countries, and the developments of regional and international situations of common interest.
He affirmed Egypt's full support for Sudan during the transitional period, pointing to Cairo's keenness and support for Khartoum in this regard, the latest step to end the suspension of Sudan's membership within the African Union recently.
The meeting dealt with the mechanisms of enhancing bilateral cooperation, particularly in the fields of health and education, and the provision of basic services, especially in the field of electrical connection.
The meeting included the exchange of views and coordination on a number of international and regional issues of common concern, especially the issue of the Nile water, the negotiations of the Renaissance Dam, and issues of regional peace and security, and the Red Sea.
Subsequently, the Sudanese Prime Minister, Dr. Abdullah Hamdouk, met with the Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs, where they discussed mechanisms to strengthen areas of bilateral cooperation.
The meeting dealt with the activities of the joint technical committees, including the Consular Committee, the Supreme Commission for Nile Water, the River Transport Committee, the Joint Committee in the field of food commodities, in addition to the negotiations of the Renaissance Dam.
On the other hand, Minister Shukri affirmed during the meeting, concerted efforts with the brothers in Sudan in the face of the recent flooding crisis, pointing out that Egypt is sending aid to ease the burdens of those affected by the floods.
The proof, revealed Khartoum's plan to restructure security services, during the transitional period, where he said in statements to the channel «Sky News Arab» yesterday, that «has been initiated to restructure all forces, and reconsider their laws, especially the National Intelligence Security Service», "The armed forces have specific duties, and the guarantor is the Sudanese people."
He said that «everyone is working to achieve the dream of the Sudanese people in democratic governance», a day after the announcement of the formation of the government of Abdullah Hamdouk.
Al-Burhan explained that «everyone in the Council of Ministers and sovereignty pledged to work to achieve the dream of the Sudanese people in democratic governance», stressing that «the next stage will see a great opening».