Italy and Egypt Coordinate Diplomatic Efforts on Gaza and Sudan Crises

Ministers Discuss Urgent Regional Issues

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani and Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty engaged in a comprehensive phone conversation on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, focusing on urgent measures for the ongoing crises in Gaza and Sudan. The two diplomats emphasized the critical need for coordinated international efforts to address these regional challenges and agreed to accelerate bilateral cooperation between their nations.

Gaza: Strengthening Ceasefire and Political Process

Regarding the situation in the Gaza Strip, both ministers underscored the importance of consolidating the current ceasefire and working systematically towards achieving a 'lasting peace' by revitalizing the political process. They stressed the necessity of fully implementing the recent UN Security Council resolution on Gaza and enabling the International Stabilization Force (ISF) to carry out its mandate effectively. This, they agreed, would contribute to sustaining the ceasefire and ensuring the security of the Palestinian people within the Strip. Minister Tajani reiterated Italy's humanitarian commitment, highlighting a focus on reconstruction efforts encompassing security, the private sector, and health. Minister Abdelatty also emphasized Egypt's ongoing efforts to implement the Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Agreement and to establish a credible political horizon for an independent Palestinian state based on the June 4, 1967 borders.

Sudan: Call for Ceasefire and Humanitarian Aid

The ministers also exchanged assessments on the deteriorating situation in Sudan, where conflict between the national army and the Rapid Support Forces has led to a severe humanitarian disaster since April 2023. They stressed the critical need for a comprehensive ceasefire as a fundamental first step towards restarting political negotiations and facilitating crucial humanitarian access. Minister Tajani detailed Italy's 'Italy for Sudan' initiative, announcing that a humanitarian aid aircraft would soon depart for refugees in Port Sudan, with a particular focus on children and coordination with local Christian organizations. Minister Abdelatty reaffirmed Egypt's steadfast support for Sudan's unity, territorial integrity, and national institutions, while rejecting any attempts to divide the country. He condemned the atrocities reported in El-Fasher and called for intensified regional and international action to secure an inclusive ceasefire, launch a political process, and establish an unhindered humanitarian pathway for aid delivery.

Accelerating Bilateral Cooperation

Beyond the immediate crises, the foreign ministers praised the strong and longstanding ties between Egypt and Italy. They agreed to convene the bilateral Joint Committee in Rome as soon as possible to advance shared strategic interests and deepen cooperation across various sectors. Egypt expressed keen interest in expanding economic and investment cooperation, increasing bilateral trade, and enhancing collaboration in key areas such as:

• Energy
• Renewable energy
• Natural gas