Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdellati met with his Somali counterpart, Abdulsalam Abdi Ali, on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly. The meeting focused on enhancing bilateral relations and strategic partnerships between the two nations. According to the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the two ministers discussed ways to build on the significant progress in Egyptian-Somali relations.
The meeting covered various aspects of cooperation, including economic, developmental, investment, and health sectors. Minister Abdellati expressed Egypt's commitment to continuing the development of bilateral relations in these areas. He also reviewed preparations for hosting the Africa Science and Technology Forum in Egypt from October 2-4, 2026, on the sidelines of the African Union's Mid-Year Coordination Summit.
The forum aims to provide a platform for enhancing economic and investment partnerships between African countries and encouraging communication between business communities and the private sector on the continent. Minister Abdellati emphasized Egypt's commitment to supporting Somalia's efforts to build its state institutions and enhance its capabilities in various fields.
Egypt's Foreign Minister reaffirmed his country's full support for Somalia's unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, as well as the preservation of its national institutions. He stressed Egypt's rejection of any unilateral actions that could undermine Somali unity or sovereignty. Egypt will continue to support Somalia's efforts to build its institutions through training programs organized by the Egyptian Agency for Partnership and Development.
The two ministers also discussed the issue of Egyptian sailors detained off the Somali coast. Minister Abdellati emphasized the importance of expediting their release and ensuring their safety. He called for continued engagement from Somali authorities in this crisis to secure their release.
The ministers also exchanged views on recent security and political developments in the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea region. They discussed ways to support efforts to achieve stability and promote peace and security in the region. The meeting highlighted the importance of continued cooperation between Egypt and Somalia on regional issues.
The discussions between the two ministers reflect the strong commitment of both countries to enhancing their strategic partnership and cooperation in various fields. Egypt and Somalia have a long-standing relationship, and the meeting aimed to further strengthen ties between the two nations.
Key points
- Egypt and Somalia discuss strategic partnership and cooperation in various fields, including economic, developmental, and security sectors.
- Egypt reaffirms its support for Somalia's unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.
- The two countries discuss the issue of Egyptian sailors detained off the Somali coast and efforts to secure their release.
