Egyptian Foreign Minister Dr. Badr Abdelatty held a meeting in Paris with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, during which they discussed the situation in the Horn of Africa region, Red Sea security, and bilateral relations between the two countries.
The meeting took place on November 9, 2026, while the Egyptian minister was in Paris to participate in the G7 Foreign Ministers’ meeting.
During the meeting, the Egyptian minister emphasized the importance of preserving the sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity of Horn of Africa nations, stating the necessity of cooperation to ensure regional stability.
Somalia is among the countries particularly impacted by this issue, given its strategic location connecting the Indian Ocean, the Gulf of Aden, and the Red Sea.
Egypt has recently demonstrated explicit support for Somalia’s unity and sovereignty, placing high priority on safeguarding the borders and territorial integrity of regional states.
The two ministers also addressed Red Sea security, agreeing to strengthen regional and international cooperation to protect commercial shipping and global commodity transit.
The Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden constitute one of the world’s most vital maritime corridors, utilized by commercial vessels transiting between Africa, Asia, and Europe.
The Paris meeting also touched upon the strategic relationship between Egypt and the United States, discussing ways to further enhance bilateral consultations on regional and international affairs.
Ultimately, the two ministers agreed to continue their collaboration and coordinate their diplomatic efforts.
This meeting comes at a time when the Horn of Africa is facing political and security shifts, with Somalia holding profound significance in the diplomatic competition and security interests of regional actors.