Egypt calls for political process in Sudan
November 22, 2025 (CAIRO) – Egyptian foreign minister Badr Abdel-Ati on Saturday called for creating the conditions to launch a comprehensive political process that preserves the unity, sovereignty, and stability of Sudan.
Egypt, as part of the Quadrilateral Mechanism—which includes the United States, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE—is seeking to end the conflict in Sudan. Last September, this mechanism proposed a roadmap based on reaching a humanitarian truce, to be followed by a comprehensive ceasefire and the initiation of a political process.
The Egyptian foreign ministry said in a statement that Abdel-Ati discussed developments in Sudan, among other topics, with British national security advisor Jonathan Powell.
It indicated that the minister reiterated the affirmation “on the importance of combining regional and international efforts to launch a comprehensive political process that preserves Sudan’s unity, sovereignty, and stability.”
The statement reported that Abdel-Ati briefed the British official on Egypt’s efforts within the framework of the Quadrilateral Mechanism to support de-escalation and reach a comprehensive ceasefire.
The African Union and the IGAD organisation plan to launch consultations with Sudanese forces in mid-December to reach an understanding on forming a preparatory committee that will be tasked with designing the political process to ensure the dialogue is Sudanese-led.
The Civil Democratic Alliance of the revolution forces, “Sumud” (Steadfastness), insists on excluding Islamists from the political process, while civil and armed forces allied with the army refuse to engage in dialogue with entities supporting the Rapid Support Forces.
Badr Abdel-Ati said that Egypt’s steadfast position supports the Sudanese people and their national institutions.