Egypt foreign, investment ministers receive Eritrean economic advisor, trade minister

CAIRO - Monday 13 April 2026: Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Investment Minister Mohamed Farid Saleh received Eritrean Presidential Economic Advisor Hagos Ghebrehiwet and Trade Minister Nesredin Saleh on Monday to discuss strategic cooperation and regional security.

Abdelatty stressed Egypt’s full support for Eritrea’s sovereignty and territorial integrity in a Monday statement, highlighting the importance of boosting trade and encouraging joint investments.

He noted Egypt's readiness to provide technical support in infrastructure and industry. Investment Minister Saleh added that Egypt seeks to deepen the partnership by utilizing the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

The officials also discussed the conflict in Sudan, rejecting the creation of parallel entities and calling for a Sudanese-owned political process.

Regarding the Red Sea region, the ministers affirmed that security and governance remain the exclusive right of coastal states.