Cairo:Assistant Foreign Minister for Sudan and South Sudan Affairs Hany Salah and Assistant Foreign Minister for African Affairs Karim Sherif convened with French Special Envoy for Sudan and the Horn of Africa, Ambassador Jean-Marie Safa, to discuss pressing issues in Sudan, South Sudan, and the broader Horn of Africa region. The meeting also focused on Red Sea security and Egypt's "STREAM" initiative aimed at preventing the militarization of the Red Sea.

According to State Information Service Egypt, the Egyptian officials emphasized Egypt's unwavering support for the unity, stability, and territorial integrity of African nations, advocating for non-interference in their internal matters. The discussions highlighted the intrinsic connection between security and development, asserting that the responsibility for maintaining the Red Sea's security lies with the bordering Arab and African countries.

Further, the meeting covered France's involvement and efforts within the European Union framework to de-escalate regional tensions. Both parties acknowledged and appreciated each other's diplomatic efforts, with Egypt commending France's contributions and the French envoy lauding Egypt's strategic approach to regional crises.

The dialogue also reviewed outcomes from the recent 2+2 consultative mechanism meetings between Egypt and Sudan's foreign and irrigation ministers, held in Cairo. These meetings culminated in a joint statement and the signing of a Memorandum of Cooperation between the irrigation ministries of the two nations, involving Egypt's assistance in rehabilitating the Jebel Aulia Dam.