Thursday June 12, 2025

Mogadishu (HOL) — Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs,
Emigration, and Egyptian Expatriates, Badr Abdelatty, has praised the
strengthening of Egyptian-Somali relations, emphasizing Cairo’s continued
commitment to deepening political, economic, and security cooperation with
Mogadishu.

Speaking during a meeting with Somalia’s National Security
Advisor, Hussein Sheikh-Ali, on the sidelines of the Oslo Forum, Abdelatty
underscored the importance of fostering enduring partnerships between the two
countries.

He highlighted Egypt’s interest in expanding bilateral trade
and investment, building on the momentum generated by the Egyptian-Somali
Business Forum held in Cairo in January 2025.

The minister also expressed optimism that Somalia would
continue to benefit from training and capacity-building programs offered by
various Egyptian institutions, describing them as key pillars of cooperation.

Reaffirming Egypt’s support for regional stability,
Abdelatty reiterated his country’s readiness to contribute to the African
Union’s stabilization efforts in Somalia, citing Egypt’s longstanding role in
supporting peace and security across the continent.

Egypt has consistently expressed its unwavering support for
Somalia’s unity and territorial integrity, particularly amid recent tensions
between Somalia and Ethiopia following a controversial agreement signed in
January 2024 between Ethiopia and Somaliland—a self-declared, unrecognized
state.

The agreement, which potentially grants Ethiopia access to
the sea in exchange for recognizing Somaliland, was strongly rejected by
Somalia as a violation of its sovereignty.

However, in December 2024, Somalia and Ethiopia reached a
resolution through a mediated agreement facilitated by Ankara.