Kamil Idris: The Pact with Egypt Will Not Be Broken

Cairo – Khartoum Highlight  The pact with Egypt remains firm, affirmed Kamil Idris, Prime Minister of Port Sudan authority, during his visit to Cairo. He stated there is agreement between Egypt and Sudan on many regional and international issues, reflecting a shared vision and aligned interests. Moreover, Idris declared the will remains strong, and the pact with Egypt will not be broken under any circumstances. This shared vision, he added, will guide future cooperation for the benefit of both brotherly nations. Speaking at a joint press conference with Egyptian Prime Minister Dr. Mustafa Madbouly, Idris extended deep thanks to Egypt. He said: “I thank the Egyptian people, leadership and citizens, for their noble, historic support and for hosting Sudanese citizens.” He further stressed: “The Sudanese people truly appreciate Egypt’s extremely significant and historic positions.”

Cairo Meeting Signals Tactical Move by Port Sudan Government

The visit was initially scheduled for early last week but was postponed by the Egyptian side without providing specific reasons. Despite the delay, Kamil Idris stressed that communication between both governments remained active and constructive throughout the rescheduling process. Observers believe the timing reflects Cairo’s cautious approach amid Sudan’s ongoing political uncertainty and complex internal dynamics. Nonetheless, the eventual meeting underscored mutual interest in maintaining strong ties and addressing shared regional concerns.

This marks Idris’s first foreign visit since his appointment by the Port Sudan-based government last May. During the visit, Kamil Idris held high-level discussions with Egyptian officials, focusing on economic cooperation and regional peace efforts. He emphasized Sudan’s appreciation for Egypt’s balanced role in supporting stability and facilitating dialogue between Sudanese stakeholders. The meetings also addressed border security, trade facilitation, and joint infrastructure projects to enhance bilateral ties in coming years. Idris noted that Sudan views Egypt as a strategic partner, especially in light of the region’s current political and humanitarian challenges. The visit is widely viewed as an attempt by the Port Sudan-based government to gain political recognition and diplomatic leverage regionally.