Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi hosted a quadripartite summit in New El Alamein on October 4, 2026, with leaders from Eritrea, Somalia, and Sudan in attendance. The summit brought together President Isaias Afwerki of Eritrea, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of Somalia, and Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, head of Sudan's Sovereign Council. The meeting aimed to foster cooperation and discuss regional developments.
The summit focused on enhancing coordination and cooperation among the four nations, as well as discussing developments in the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea region. The leaders also addressed African and regional issues of mutual interest. According to a statement by Egyptian Presidential Spokesperson Mohamed El-Shanawey, the summit covered various topics, including regional challenges and ways to promote stability.
The participating leaders emphasized their commitment to continued coordination and consultation on shared regional challenges. They stressed the importance of respecting national sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity, as well as supporting national institutions and rejecting interference in internal affairs. The leaders also underscored the need for peaceful conflict resolution.
President El-Sisi reviewed Egypt's efforts to achieve ceasefires and comprehensive political settlements to crises, ensuring the preservation of national resources and the return of security, stability, and reconstruction. He warned about the dangers of external interventions that prolong conflicts and exacerbate humanitarian suffering. The President also emphasized Egypt's commitment to supporting national institutions and enhancing their capabilities to address security and development challenges.
The leaders discussed the situation in the Horn of Africa, emphasizing the need for intensified coordination and consultation to address shared challenges and maintain regional security and stability. They also highlighted the importance of respecting international law, the principles of good neighborliness, and non-interference in internal affairs. The leaders reaffirmed their commitment to upholding international law, particularly regarding transboundary rivers like the Nile.
The participating leaders expressed their appreciation for President El-Sisi's initiative to convene the summit, citing the strong historical relationships between their countries and Egypt. They praised Egypt's role in promoting stability and development in Africa, as well as its policy of fostering African solidarity and promoting dialogue, cooperation, and peaceful conflict resolution.
The summit concluded with the issuance of the New El Alamein Joint Declaration, which emphasized the importance of ensuring security and stability in the Red Sea, freedom of international navigation, and the implementation of economic and development cooperation projects among the four nations. The leaders also explored ways to enhance regional integration in infrastructure, energy, and trade to achieve sustainable development and support the prosperity of their nations.
Key points
- Egypt's President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi hosts a quadripartite summit with leaders from Eritrea, Somalia, and Sudan in New El Alamein.
- The summit focuses on regional cooperation, developments in the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea, and African issues of mutual interest.
- The leaders emphasize their commitment to national sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity, as well as peaceful conflict resolution and regional integration.
