Egyptian and Somali Foreign Ministers Discuss Ways to Strengthen Bilateral Relations and Regional Developments
The ministers discussed ways to enhance bilateral cooperation and support Somalia's unity and territorial integrity
Translated by Qiyas from كونا — Original source
Cairo, October 18 (KUNA) -- Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Dr. Badr Abdelatty held talks on Sunday with his Somali counterpart, Abdulsalam Abdi Ali, to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral relations, as well as developments in the regional situation and issues of mutual interest.
The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated in a press release that the telephone conversation focused on ways to enhance and develop bilateral cooperation across various fields in a manner that serves the shared interests of the two countries.
The release added that Minister Abdelatty reaffirmed Egypt’s firm and supportive stance toward Somalia’s unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, as well as Egypt’s commitment to supporting efforts to build Somali state institutions and strengthen their capacities. He also emphasized Egypt’s dedication to maintaining close coordination with Somalia on various regional issues of mutual interest.
The statement noted that the two ministers also discussed developments in the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea regions, as well as ways to follow up on the implementation of the outcomes of the Quadrilateral Consultative Summit hosted by the Egyptian city of Alamein, in order to support efforts to achieve security, stability, development, and de-escalation in the two regions. (End) A.S.M. / M.A.K.
