Horn of Africa
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.
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Badr Abdelatty made Sunday a phone call to his Somali counterpart Ahmed Moalim Faki in order to follow up on the outcomes of his visit to Cairo on December 23.
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Badr Abdelatty received Sunday his Sudanese counterpart Ali Youssef al-Sherif.
Egypt and Somalia issued a joint statement on the meeting held Monday by the foreign ministers of both countries.
Minister Faki stressed Somalia's insistence on respecting its sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity.
Djibouti Parliament Speaker Dileita Mohamed Dileita is holding a visit to Cairo.
Egyptian Foreign Minister and Immigration Badr Abdelatty met with a number of officials and Foreign Ministers of other countries, on the sidelines of the 15th Sir Bani Yas Forum in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Minister Abdel Aty stressed keenness on consolidating the peace and security structure in Africa, especially in the Horn of Africa, given its direct linkage with Egyptian national security.
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Badr Abdel Aty met Sunday with his Djiboutian counterpart Mahmoud Ali Youssef in Riyadh.
“We convened today to consult and share perspectives on how to counter plans and actions aimed at destabilizing and fragmenting countries in the region, and sabotaging the unyielding efforts of our countries and our peoples, who strive for peace, stability and prosperity"
