Libyan mobilization against the Sudan. Furthermore. the Egyptian Minister of Defence stated that he saw no immediate danger of foreign aggression against the Sudan (The Nell' York Times. 23 February). 3. The Egyptian letter contradicts itself when it states that the American aircraft were entrusted with the task of carrying out reconnaissance over the Lib­ yan-Sudanese frontier. as though these aircraft were a part of the Egyptian air force. and this emphasizes Egypt"s involvement in hostile military action in con­ junction with a foreign State against the Socialist People's Libyan Arab Jamahiriya. 4. The letter states that Egypt responded to the Sudan's request in accordance with the Joint Defence Treaty and that this response consisted of the dispatch 56 [Original: Arabic] [7 March /983] of American aircraft that had been sent to Egypt for training, just as though the United States were a party to the Egyptian-Sudanese Defence Treaty. This is confirmed by the Egyptian letter. In stressing the inaccuracy of the entire contents of the Egyptian letter. except for Egypfs involvement in acts of aggression against a neighbouring country in conjunction with a major Power, I wish to stress the following: I. There were no Libyan concentrations or movements against the Sudan or others. 2. AI-Kufrah forms part of the territory of the Jamahiriya. and. in spite of the fact that the Jamahiriya is fully entitled to institute movements of its forces within its frontiers. that did not occur in this region at the time mentioned. 3. The Egyptian letter states that it will continue to request the foreign military presence represented by the AWACS aircraft in the future ("and it will not be the last""). This is a matter of a nature to threaten peace and security in the region. and the Egyptian Govern­
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic document or a statement from a government, discussing a conflict or potential conflict between Libya and Sudan, and Egypt's involvement in the situation. It mentions military actions, treaties, and international relations, suggesting that the topic is related to international politics and security.

**Category**
International relations, Defence