Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Abdel-Aati attended the 22nd ordinary session of the Executive Council of the Community of Sahel-Saharan States (CEN-SAD) in Tripoli, where he held separate meetings with his Tunisian and Djiboutian counterparts. On November 7, Abdel-Aati met with Tunisian Foreign Minister Mohamed Ali Nafti to discuss ways to enhance bilateral cooperation. The two ministers emphasized their commitment to the special relationship between Egypt and Tunisia, built on deep historical and popular ties.
During the meeting with Nafti, the two ministers expressed their desire to strengthen cooperation in various fields, including economy, trade, and investment. They also reviewed the implementation of recommendations from the 18th session of the Egyptian-Tunisian High Mixed Commission. The ministers exchanged views on regional developments, including the situations in Gaza, Libya, and Sudan, stressing the importance of intensifying coordination and consultation to address regional crises.
Abdel-Aati and Nafti also discussed ways to enhance cooperation and coordination on the African continent, leveraging the expertise and potential of both countries to support development efforts and promote South-South cooperation. They emphasized their support for efforts to establish security and stability, preserve Arab country unity and sovereignty, and pursue consultations in African and international forums to serve the interests of African peoples and countries.
Abdel-Aati also met with Djiboutian Foreign Minister Abdoulkader Houssein Omar, where they discussed developing and intensifying bilateral cooperation in various fields, including politics, economy, and investment. The ministers focused on sectors such as energy, logistics, ports, maritime transport, and infrastructure. Abdel-Aati highlighted the importance of continued coordination to promote trade and investment exchanges, as well as technical cooperation in capacity-building through training sessions organized by Egyptian institutions.
The two ministers exchanged views on recent security and political developments in the Horn of Africa, particularly in Sudan and Somalia. They discussed ways to support efforts to establish stability and enhance regional peace and security. Abdel-Aati reiterated the importance of supporting national state institutions and preserving the unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of countries in the region.
Abdel-Aati's meetings with his Tunisian and Djiboutian counterparts took place on the sidelines of the CEN-SAD executive council session. The Egyptian Foreign Minister emphasized the importance of cooperation and coordination among Sahel-Saharan states to address common challenges and promote regional stability and development.
The CEN-SAD community aims to promote economic, social, and cultural cooperation among its member states. Egypt, Tunisia, and Djibouti are all member states that have expressed their commitment to enhancing cooperation and addressing regional challenges through concerted efforts. The meetings between Abdel-Aati and his counterparts reflect the ongoing efforts to strengthen bilateral and multilateral cooperation in the region.
Key points
- Egypt, Tunisia, and Djibouti aim to strengthen cooperation in economy, trade, and investment.
- The ministers discussed regional issues, including the situations in Gaza, Libya, and Sudan.
- Abdel-Aati emphasized the importance of supporting national state institutions and preserving country unity and sovereignty.
