President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on Sunday received his Somali counterpart Dr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud who is in Cairo to strengthened already storng ties, according to a statement from the Egyptian presidency.
The two leaders held a bilateral meeting, followed by an expanded session of talks attended by the two countries’ delegations after which President El-Sisi hosted a luncheon in honour of the Somali President.
During their meeting, President El-Sisi reiterated Egypt’s unequivocal position in support of Somalia’s unity, security, and territorial integrity. He emphasised Egypt’s categorical rejection of any actions that could undermine Somalia’s stability and sovereignty.
President El-Sisi warned against steps that may come at the expense of countries’ security and sovereignty, considering them a violation of the United Nations Charter.
President Mohamud commended the fraternal relations between the two countries and voiced his profound appreciation for Egypt’s support for Somalia’s unity and stability.
He lauded Egypt’s efforts in enhancing security and stability in the Middle East and the Horn of Africa, affirming his country’s commitment to strengthening coordination with Cairo in ways that serve regional security.
Central to the meeting was devising ways to foster closer bilateral relations between Egypt and Somalia.
President El-Sisi stressed the importance of activating the Strategic Partnership Declaration signed in January 2025. The meeting also explored opportunities for cooperation in trade, development, education, and capacity building, as well as Egypt’s preparedness to provide support through the Egyptian Agency of Partnership for Development, which was highly appreciated by the Somali leader.
The two sides also discussed security and military cooperation, particularly in the fight against terrorism, leveraging Egypt’s expertise and capabilities.
There was also an alignment in views between the two sides with regard to the vital need for peaceful resolutions of conflicts blighting the region. and emphasised the importance of consolidating regional peace and stability, primarily in the Horn of Africa region, through the preservation of national state institutions and the safeguarding of peoples’ resources.
The two sides also examined ways to enhance maritime security.
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