Reports suggest that Egypt plans to deploy peacekeepers to South Sudan. After initiating a peacekeeping mission in Somalia, Egypt is now looking to expand its efforts in South Sudan.
Recently, Egyptian Foreign Minister Bedir Abdelati and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed Egypt’s potential involvement in peacekeeping missions in South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
During his visit to Cairo, Blinken met with President Abdulfattah el-Sisi and other senior officials. They focused on ongoing cooperation for peace and security. Egypt could play a significant role in regional issues, including those in Libya, Gaza, Sudan, and Somalia. Blinken highlighted Egypt’s importance in addressing the crisis involving the Houthis in the Red Sea area. He emphasized the need for stronger peace cooperation and the possibility of troop deployments to South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Blinken’s remarks underscore Egypt’s growing status as a key U.S. ally in counterterrorism and peacekeeping efforts. Additionally, before his trip to Cairo, the U.S. State Department announced a $1.3 billion military aid package for Egypt for the coming year, which has attracted considerable attention.
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