Khartoum: Prime Minister Dr. Kamil Idris affirmed that there are no forced returns of Sudanese nationals residing in Egypt, stressing that forced repatriation has no place in Sudanese-Egyptian relations. He noted that voluntary return remains fully open through all official and community channels.
According to Sudan News Agency, the Prime Minister, speaking at a press conference held at Khartoum International Airport following his return from an official visit to the sisterly Arab Republic of Egypt, explained that the visit included meetings with the Egyptian President, the Prime Minister, the Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Water Resources, as well as a number of advisers. He stated that agreements were reached with Egyptian officials to address issues concerning Sudanese students and regularize their status, resolve the situation of Sudanese nationals in prisons, and expand electrical interconnection between the two countries.
Regarding water issues and the Ethiopian dam, the Prime Minister said that consensus had been reached on three key principles: the necessity of agreement between upstream and downstream countries; the rejection of any unilateral measures by any party; and agreement on the operation of the dam, including the exchange of technical and engineering data.
The Prime Minister indicated that discussions on a humanitarian truce remain ongoing, adding that Sudan-its leadership and people-has a clear vision regarding the truce, which is not an end in itself unless it leads to lasting peace.
He affirmed Sudan's openness to all pathways that achieve peace and stability, announcing the launch of a Sudanese-Sudanese dialogue and a national healing process leading to elections. He noted that he had presented this vision during a meeting with the Sudanese community in Egypt, where it was well received, reiterating that Sudan's declared regional and international policy is based on respect for the sovereignty of states.
The Prime Minister also announced that a conference on social peace and reconciliation will be convened in the coming period to mend the social fabric and address the root causes of the crisis.