Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi hosted a quadrilateral summit in the New Administrative Capital on October 4, 2026, with Eritrean President Asias Afwerki, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, and Sudanese Sovereign Council head Abdel Fattah al-Burhan in attendance. The summit aimed to enhance coordination and cooperation among the four nations, discussing developments in the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea, as well as African and regional issues of mutual interest.
The leaders emphasized the importance of continued coordination and consultation on shared regional challenges, respecting state sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity, and supporting national institutions. They also rejected interference in internal affairs and advocated for peaceful conflict resolution. Egyptian President el-Sisi reviewed efforts to achieve a ceasefire and comprehensive political settlements in crises, preserving national capabilities and restoring security, stability, and reconstruction.
President el-Sisi warned of the dangers of external interference, which prolongs conflicts and exacerbates humanitarian suffering. He stressed that any attempts to undermine state unity violate international law, the UN Charter, and the African Union's constitutive act. Egypt will continue to support national institutions and enhance their capabilities to address security and development challenges, particularly terrorism and extremism.
The leaders exchanged views on the Horn of Africa's situation, stressing the need for intensified coordination to address shared challenges, maintain regional security and stability, and promote development and economic integration. They emphasized respecting international law, good neighborliness, and non-interference in internal affairs. The leaders also highlighted the importance of adhering to international law governing transboundary rivers, including the Nile River.
The leaders underscored the need to respect the Nile River's legal framework, particularly the principle of not causing harm and the necessity of cooperation through prior notification, consultation, and agreement with downstream countries. They completely rejected unilateral actions harming existing water uses in Egypt and Sudan. The leaders appreciated President el-Sisi's initiative to convene the summit, praising Egypt's role in promoting stability and development in Africa.
The summit's outcome was the issuance of the joint El Alamein Declaration. The leaders also discussed ongoing projects under the four countries' economic and development cooperation, aiming to enhance regional connectivity and integration in infrastructure, energy, and trade. These efforts seek to achieve sustainable development and support stability and prosperity for the region's people.
The quadrilateral summit concluded with an emphasis on ensuring the security and stability of the Red Sea, freedom, and safety of international navigation in the Gulf of Aden and the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait.
Key points
- President el-Sisi warns of the dangers of external interference in regional conflicts.
- The leaders stress the importance of respecting state sovereignty and territorial integrity.
- The summit aims to enhance coordination and cooperation among Egypt, Eritrea, Somalia, and Sudan.
