Horn of Africa
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Djiboutian Foreign Minister Abdoulkader Houssein Omar exchanged views on the latest political and security developments in the region.
The call addressed recent developments in the region and ways to support security, stability, and development, besides the discussion of preparations for the Berlin Ministerial Conference on Sudan, scheduled for April 15.
El-Sisi said they also highlighted the special role of Egypt and Somalia in this context, given their strategic positions at the southern and northern entrances to the Red Sea.
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi discussed Egypt’s anticipated participation in the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) in a meeting with Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud in Cairo on Sunday.
El-Sisi stressed Egypt’s recognition of independence for any part of its territory, describing such move as a blatant violation of the United Nations Charter and international law.
Egypt steps up Africa engagement, boosting trade, energy and stability, says Foreign Minister Badr Abdel Aaty.
They reiterated their support for the unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of Somalia, as well as for the country’s legitimate state institutions. Both ministers described Israel’s unilateral action as a violation of international law and the United Nations Charter, warning that it would undermine stability in the Horn of Africa.
Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly delivered Egypt’s address on behalf of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi during the opening session of the 7th African Union–European Union Summit in Luanda, Angola. The speech was broadcast by Cairo News Channel.
Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigration, Badr Abdelatty, stressed the importance of safeguarding the stability of international shipping lanes and enhancing regional cooperation among Red Sea coastal states to ensure maritime security and the freedom of international navigation.
Egypt and Comoros signed a number of agreements and memoranda of understanding as the two leaders held closed talks, with delegations from both countries exploring means of enhancing collaboration.
Minister Abdelatty underscored the importance of enhancing bilateral cooperation in key areas such as education, health, and capacity building. He also emphasized the need to activate existing cooperation mechanisms and expand collaboration into new fields that align with the shared interests of both countries.
The discussions in the Djiboutian capital will also cover relations between both countries, said the Egyptian Presidency in a statement.
The call came within the framework of regular communication between the two countries to discuss developments regarding the situation in the Gaza Strip.
Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Migration Badr Abdelatty received a phone call on Tuesday from Annette Weber, the EU envoy to the Horn of Africa, to exchange views on the latest developments in the Horn of Africa.
The Egyptian minister stressed the importance of concerting international and regional efforts to address the security challenges facing the region, primarily terrorism and extremism.
The message addresses strengthening and developing bilateral relations in various fields, besides tackling a number of regional issues of common interest to the two countries, Ambassador Tamim Khallaf, the official spokesman for the Egyptian Ministry said in the statement.
The Egyptian side also shed light on the country's role on combating illegal migration.
The two foreign ministers also discussed bolstering cooperation on infrastructure, healthcare, education, energy, maritime transport, and logistics.
President Abdel Fatah El-Sisi received Sunday Djiboutian Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Mahmoud Ali Youssef.
During his visit to Brussels, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Badr Abdelatty met Monday EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas.
