Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and his visiting Sudanese counterpart Omar al-Bashir on Monday called for an end to all differences between their countries in order to enhance ties.
Relations between the two Arab nations have been tense over a Sudan-Turkey naval agreement that angered Cairo, and an on-going dispute over a dam Ethiopia is building on the Nile river that runs through all three countries.
“We agreed to open new horizons for mutual cooperation in various fields to serve the interests of the two countries,” Sisi told a joint press conference after his meeting with Bashir.
El-Sisi said al-Bashir’s visit to Cairo reflects a positive spirit, and will boost consultation, coordination and cooperation between the countries in different fields.
On his part, al-Bashir said there is a strong political will to solve any problems between both countries.
He added that Egypt and Sudan are on the verge of a historic stage due to crises witnessed by the region.
Bashir pointed out that there will be more consultations and cooperation between both countries through joint mechanisms in various fields.
In early January, Khartoum recalled its ambassador to Egypt for consultation over “potential security threats” from Egypt and Eritrea following reported military moves in Eritrea’s Sawa area near the border with Sudan’s state of Kassala.
The Sudanese ambassador returned to Cairo earlier this month.
