Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi urged African leaders to prioritize dialogue over confrontation when addressing cross-border issues. He made this appeal during the opening session of the Coordination Meeting of the African Union and Regional Economic Communities in the Egyptian city of El Alamein on October 4, 2026. El-Sisi emphasized the importance of cooperation and managing natural resources, including transboundary rivers, through dialogue.
The Egyptian President highlighted the need for coordination between African Union member states, the Commission, and regional mechanisms to promote sustainable development in the continent. He expressed confidence that Africa can transform the impacts of conflicts into opportunities for growth and development. El-Sisi also stressed the importance of building African countries' capacities to recover from the effects of conflicts and move beyond merely addressing crises.
El-Sisi's comments come amid rising tensions in the continent, particularly with the renewed conflict in Ethiopia. Ethiopia has accused neighboring countries of interfering in its internal affairs. The Egyptian President's call for dialogue reflects a broader effort to promote cooperation and peaceful resolution of disputes in Africa. The African Union has been working to strengthen its role in promoting peace, security, and development in the continent.
The Coordination Meeting of the African Union and Regional Economic Communities aims to enhance cooperation between the African Union and regional economic communities. The meeting brings together leaders from African countries to discuss issues related to peace, security, and development. El-Sisi's participation in the meeting underscores Egypt's commitment to promoting African cooperation and addressing the continent's challenges.
Egypt has been actively engaged in promoting peace and stability in Africa. El-Sisi has been a strong advocate for a peaceful resolution to the Sudanese crisis. He emphasized Egypt's continued efforts to push for a political solution to the conflict. The Sudanese crisis has had significant humanitarian and economic impacts on the region, and a peaceful resolution is widely seen as essential.
The African Union has been working to promote sustainable development in the continent. The organization's Agenda 2063 aims to transform Africa into a global economic powerhouse by 2063. El-Sisi's emphasis on sustainable development reflects Egypt's commitment to achieving this goal. The Egyptian President has also highlighted the importance of investing in human capital and infrastructure to drive economic growth.
El-Sisi's call for dialogue over confrontation on cross-border issues reflects a broader effort to promote cooperation and peaceful resolution of disputes in Africa. The Egyptian President's comments have been welcomed by African leaders, who recognize the importance of cooperation in addressing the continent's challenges. The African Union will continue to play a key role in promoting peace, security, and development in the continent.
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- Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi called for dialogue over confrontation on cross-border issues at an African summit.
