Cairo (KAAB TV) – Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki arrived in Cairo on Thursday to begin a five-day official visit to Egypt, aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and discussing regional developments in the Horn of Africa.
According to Yemane Gebremeskel, Eritrea’s Minister of Information, President Afwerki and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi held extensive and constructive discussions on a range of political, economic, and security issues.
The talks reportedly focused on enhancing cooperation between the two nations and addressing regional challenges affecting the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea region.
The meeting between the two leaders comes at a time of heightened tensions in the region, particularly concerning Eritrea’s strained relationship with neighboring Ethiopia.
President Afwerki has been openly critical of Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and the ruling Prosperity Party, accusing them of policies that threaten regional stability and Eritrea’s national interests.
Egypt and Eritrea share longstanding ties, and their cooperation has often centered on regional security, the management of Red Sea maritime routes, and broader African Union issues.
In his remarks following the talks, President el-Sisi reaffirmed Egypt’s commitment to supporting Eritrea’s sovereignty and independence, while emphasizing Cairo’s interest in promoting peace and stability across the Horn of Africa, including in Somalia, Sudan, and Ethiopia.
Analysts note that this visit could signal a deepening of strategic coordination between Asmara and Cairo, particularly as both nations navigate shifting alliances and security concerns in the Horn of Africa and the Nile Basin region.
President Afwerki is expected to meet with senior Egyptian officials and visit key institutions during his stay.
His visit underscores Eritrea’s ongoing efforts to expand diplomatic engagement and secure stronger partnerships amid evolving regional dynamics.