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Egypt and Sudan Strengthen Defense Ties Amid Conflict

12/22/2025

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Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Sudan’s Sovereign Council Chairman Abdel Fattah al-Burhan agreed to activate a joint defense agreement amid the war between Sudan’s army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
Burhan visited Egypt to discuss strengthening cooperation, according to Sudan’s foreign ministry.
Burhan praised Egypt’s support for Sudan’s sovereignty and security.
Both leaders ordered state institutions to coordinate on water, security, trade, and economic cooperation.

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Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Sudan’s Sovereign Council Chairman Abdel Fattah al-Burhan agreed to activate a joint defense agreement amid the war between Sudan’s army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
Burhan visited Egypt to discuss strengthening cooperation, according to Sudan’s foreign ministry.
Burhan praised Egypt’s support for Sudan’s sovereignty and security.
Both leaders ordered state institutions to coordinate on water, security, trade, and economic cooperation.