The Egyptian Ministry of Civil Aviation has announced that EgyptAir will operate its first direct flight from Cairo to Port Sudan starting September 1st.
This announcement comes after the first foreign visit to Egypt by the Chairman of the Sudanese Sovereignty Council, Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, since the beginning of the conflict, during which he held discussions with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi.
During the visit, Al-Burhan praised Egypt’s support for maintaining the safety and stability of Sudan, especially through the positive reception of Sudanese people in Egypt. Al-Burhan and Sisi discussed efforts to resolve the crisis and preserve Sudan’s safety and security.
The Egyptian presidency stated that President Sisi affirmed to the Chairman of the Sudanese Sovereignty Council Egypt’s firm standing by Sudan, supporting its security, stability and the unity and integrity of its territory.
Furthermore, Ambassador Mohamed Abdullah El-Tom, the Acting Chargé d’Affaires of the Sudanese Embassy in Cairo, revealed that Lieutenant General Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan agreed with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi during their talks in Alamein on Tuesday to activate work in the land crossings between the two countries and increase their capacity to align with the current reality, characterized by increased usage and importance.
He added that both sides emphasized the importance of enhancing bilateral cooperation in various fields to accommodate the current stage that Sudan is going through and to strengthen avenues for developing trade and economic cooperation between the two countries during this period, given that Egypt serves as a significant gateway and source through which various essential goods and needs for Sudan can be provided in these exceptional circumstances.