CAIRO (AA) – A high-level Egyptian delegation is currently visiting Sudan to discuss recent political developments there with the country’s new military rulers, according to official sources. </p> <p>The visit comes shortly after Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi spoke with Abdel-Fattah Burhan, the head of Sudan’s ruling Military Transitional Council (MTC), by phone Tuesday evening.</p> <p>The phone call was the first time for al-Sisi to speak with the new leadership in Sudan since the army announced the “removal” of President Omar al-Bashir last week.<br>
According to Egypt’s official MENA news agency, the delegation's visit to Khartoum is intended to “emphasize [Egypt’s] full support for the choices of the Sudanese people”.
The news agency did not provide the number of delegation members, nor the expected duration of the visit.
In al-Sisi’s phone conversation with Burhan, the former stressed Cairo's support for Sudan's security and stability and the “choices” made by the Sudanese people, according to a subsequent statement released by al-Sisi’s office.
Al-Sisi also reportedly stressed his country's readiness to extend its “support” to Khartoum, although the nature of the offered support remains unclear.
The Sudanese army ousted al-Bashir last week following months of popular protests against his 30-year rule.
The MTC now plans to run the nation’s affairs for a two-year transitional period during which presidential elections will eventually be held.
* Writing by Ali Abo Rezeg
