U.S. advisor talks Sudan crisis with Egypt, UAE, and Saudi foreign ministers
February 27, 2026 (CAIRO) – U.S. Senior Advisor for Arab and African Affairs Massad Boulos said on Friday he held productive talks with the foreign ministers of Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia to advance a humanitarian truce in Sudan.
In a statement posted on social media platform X, Boulos said the discussions focused on the gravity of the humanitarian crisis and the “immense suffering of civilians.”
He emphasized the urgent need to secure a lasting ceasefire and underscored a shared commitment to alleviating human suffering while seeking a sustainable path toward peace.
The Egyptian foreign ministry confirmed that Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty discussed developments in the Sudanese crisis during the call with Boulos. The ministry stated the conversation took place within the framework of ongoing coordination with Washington on issues of mutual interest.
Abdelatty emphasized the importance of continuing “tireless efforts” within the international Quad to resume a comprehensive political process in Sudan.
He briefed the U.S. advisor on Egypt’s recent diplomatic moves, including its chairing of an African Union Peace and Security Council ministerial session regarding the conflict.
The Egyptian minister also noted the visit of Sudanese Prime Minister Kamil Idris to Cairo on Thursday. Abdelatty said the visit reflected growing momentum in high-level political consultation between the two countries and stressed the importance of supporting Sudanese state institutions and maintaining the country’s territorial integrity.
Abdelatty further highlighted the need to support the water rights of both nations, a reference to long-standing concerns over Nile water security.
Egypt remains opposed to any attempts to undermine Sudan’s unity or sovereignty, Abdelatty said, adding that Cairo seeks closer cooperation with the United States to create an environment conducive to resuming a political path.
According to the Egyptian foreign ministry, Boulos expressed appreciation for Cairo’s role in managing the crisis. He affirmed U.S. interest in continued coordination with Egypt to support de-escalation and enhance the chances of reaching a sustainable political settlement.
The Sudanese conflict, which broke out in April 2023, has triggered one of the world’s worst displacement and hunger crises, with various international mediation efforts through the Quad and other regional blocs struggling to secure a permanent end to the fighting.