Egypt and Eritria Discuss Latest Developments in the Horn of Africa Region

Cairo, Oct 3 (KUNA) -- Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi held talks today with his Eritrean counterpart, Isaias Afwerki, to discuss regional developments, particularly in the Horn of Africa.

In a statement, Egyptian Presidential Spokesman Ambassador Mohamed El-Shenawy said that during the meeting, held on the sidelines of the “Alexandria: Africa for Business” forum hosted by Egypt, al-Sisi reaffirmed his country’s full support for Eritrea’s security and stability, as well as its respect for Eritrea’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and unity. He stressed Egypt’s firm rejection of any violation of a state’s sovereignty or interference in its territorial unity, in contravention of the principles of international law and the Constitutive Act of the African Union.

Al-Sisi also emphasized Egypt’s commitment to continuing coordination and consultation with Eritrea on regional issues of mutual interest, contributing to enhancing stability in the Horn of Africa and supporting efforts to resolve crises through peaceful means, while strengthening cooperation to achieve security and stability in the Red Sea region.

He expressed Egypt’s pride in the deep-rooted historical ties and close political and strategic relations between the two countries, and Egypt’s determination to build upon these distinguished relations by translating them into tangible economic and developmental projects and partnerships across various priority sectors, thereby serving the common interests of both countries and peoples.

The official spokesperson stated that President Afwerki, for his part, expressed his appreciation for the close relations and growing cooperation between the two countries, commending the level of political coordination and ongoing consultations with Egypt on various regional issues.

Afwerki underscored the significant alignment of views between the two countries regarding regional developments, particularly the necessity of respecting states’ sovereignty and territorial integrity and non-interference in their internal affairs. He expressed his appreciation for al-Sisi’s reaffirmation of Egypt’s consistent commitment to developing bilateral relations and elevating the level of cooperation across various fields, commensurate with the depth of historical ties and the distinguished political relations between the two countries. (End) A.S.M. / A.M.S.