Egyptian FM and Trump's senior Middle East aide confer on Sudan and Libya

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel-Atti and senior US presidential advisor Massad Boulos held a phone call on regional crises.

• Abdel-Atti affirmed Egypt's backing for Sudan's unity and sovereignty and urged intensified efforts toward a comprehensive political settlement.
• The two discussed Libya's political process, with Abdel-Atti stressing preservation of the country's unity and institutions.
• The call addressed maritime border demarcation in line with international law, notably the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea.