US advisor meets Sudan's Burhan, reaffirms push for political solution

US senior advisor Massad Boulos met Sudan's Sovereignty Council chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan in Egypt and reaffirmed Washington's push to end Sudan's war.

• Boulos met Burhan at a luncheon hosted by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on the sidelines of the African Union meeting in New Alamein.
• Boulos reaffirmed US support for Sudan's unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity, saying Washington continues efforts with Egypt and partners toward a political solution.
• He said the United States backs a Sudanese-led national dialogue leading to a civilian government and stands ready to support a comprehensive dialogue among Sudanese political forces.
• Sudan's Foreign Minister Mohieddin Salem said Khartoum is open to a negotiating track but will not accept imposed external solutions.