Mogadishu (Kaab TV) – Egypt and Djibouti reaffirmed their support for Somalia’s unity and territorial integrity during talks held in Cairo on Wednesday between Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Djibouti’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Abdulqader Hussein Omar. The discussions also focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation in trade, energy, and infrastructure.
The meeting took place on the sidelines of the fifth consultative session aimed at enhancing coordination on peace efforts in Sudan. The two ministers reviewed developments in the Horn of Africa and reiterated their rejection and condemnation of Israel’s recognition of the so-called “Somaliland.”
According to Egypt’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, both sides emphasized their unwavering support for Somalia’s sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity, rejecting any unilateral actions that could threaten regional stability. They also expressed support for Somalia’s legitimate state institutions and opposed attempts to establish parallel entities that undermine national unity, while dismissing any linkage between this issue and plans to displace the Palestinian people.
During the talks, Abdelatty reaffirmed Egypt’s strong backing of Yemen’s unity and territorial integrity, stressing the importance of a political settlement through inclusive Yemeni-Yemeni dialogue. He called for restraint and de-escalation to help restore peace and stability in the country.
Abdelatty welcomed the growing momentum in Egypt-Djibouti relations and highlighted the shared commitment to expanding cooperation across various sectors. He underscored the importance of continued coordination to implement joint projects in energy, infrastructure, and logistics, particularly in light of Egypt’s efforts to boost trade ties following the opening of Banque Misr’s branch in Djibouti.
Both ministers also expressed their eagerness to convene the next session of the Egypt-Djibouti Business Council to increase trade volumes in line with the strategic partnership between the two countries.
The meeting concluded with a joint commitment to ongoing coordination and consultation on regional and international issues, as well as continued support for efforts to enhance peace, security, and stability across Africa, especially in the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea region.