Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty called for a full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, the deployment of an international stabilisation force, and an immediate humanitarian truce in Sudan during separate calls with UN Secretary-General António Guterres and Gaza Representative Nickolay Mladenov. Regarding the conflict in Sudan, the Egyptian minister advocated for the establishment of safe humanitarian corridors and a Sudanese-owned political process. Mladenov commended Egypt’s decision to join the Peace Council, noting Cairo’s diplomatic weight as a vital asset for regional stability. Abdelatty also underscored the necessity of ensuring the unhindered, sustainable flow of humanitarian aid into Gaza and providing a secure environment for international relief organisations. The parties agreed to maintain intensified consultations to support long-term peace in the region.

Source: Daily News Egypt January 24, 2026 19:03 UTC