New Alamein:Egypt's Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty and Sudanese Foreign Minister Mohi El-Din Salem emphasized the longstanding relationship between their countries during a phone call. This discussion took place on October 12, 2026, and highlighted the historic connections between the people of the Nile Valley.

According to State Information Service Egypt, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nader Zaki reported that the ministers agreed to enhance bilateral relations, drawing from recent discussions between Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and Sudanese Sovereign Council Chairman Abdel Fattah al-Burhan in New Alamein. This commitment involves cooperation in various fields for the mutual benefit of both nations.

The ministers also stressed the importance of continued coordination and consultations, with a focus on mutual respect for each country's sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity. Additionally, they discussed implementing the outcomes of a consultative quadrilateral summit held in New Alamein, which included leaders from Egypt, Sudan, Eritrea, and Somalia.