Egyptian Foreign Minister and Somali Counterpart Discuss Situation in the Horn of Africa
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and his Somali counterpart, Abdulsalam Ali, discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations and developments in Somalia, the Horn of Africa, and the Red Sea.
Translated by Qiyas from كونا — Original source
Cairo, October 15 (KUNA) — Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held talks today, Thursday, with his Somali counterpart, Abdulsalam Ali Omer, on ways to strengthen bilateral relations and developments in Somalia and the Horn of Africa region. The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement that the discussion took place during a phone call between the two ministers, during which they exchanged views on recent political and security developments in Somalia, the Horn of Africa, and the Red Sea.
Minister Abdelatty reiterated Egypt’s firm and supportive stance on Somalia’s unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, and rejected any unilateral measures that could undermine its sovereignty or territorial integrity.
Regarding bilateral cooperation between the two countries, the ministers discussed ways to build on the momentum of their strategic partnership, affirming their commitment to further developing bilateral cooperation in economic, developmental, and investment fields, as well as supporting efforts to build and strengthen Somali state institutions.
According to the statement, Minister Abdelatty emphasized the importance of following up on the outcomes of the Quad Consultative Summit hosted in Alamein, which would contribute to enhancing cooperation, integration, and economic interdependence among regional countries, and to supporting efforts to achieve security, stability, and development in the Horn of Africa. (End) A.F.F. / T.A.B.
