Sisi intervenes in the political conflict of Somalia

Cairo (Caasimada Online) — The President of Egypt, Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, has for the first time addressed the political conflict in Somalia, calling for the strengthening of the agreement and national consensus among the various parties in the country, stating that this is crucial for the unity and stability of the nation.

Sisi made these remarks on Saturday during a meeting with the President of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, which took place in the new city of Al-Calamayn, according to a press release issued by the Egyptian presidency.

The Egyptian presidency stated that the two presidents discussed the internal situation in Somalia, with Sisi emphasizing the importance of strengthening the “national consensus” among the various parties and sectors of the Somali people.

Sisi stated that this consensus could help maintain the unity of the government, the stability of the country, and how Somalia could defend itself against security challenges.

The Somali presidency, for its part, stated that the two presidents discussed strengthening the relationship and cooperation between Somalia and Egypt, particularly in the areas of economy, investment, and the development of cooperation between the two countries.

Support for Somalia

The President of Egypt also reiterated Cairo's position on supporting the independence, unity, and territorial integrity of Somalia.

He stated that Egypt will continue to support Somalia, including in the areas of politics, security, and development, to strengthen the capacity of government institutions and the stability of the country.

President Hassan Sheikh thanked Egypt for its support to Somalia, praising the historical relationship between the two countries and the expanding cooperation.

The relationship between Somalia and Egypt was elevated in January 2025, when the two countries announced a broad strategic partnership, which includes politics, security, economy, and investment.

Regional Security

The meeting also discussed the security situations in the region, particularly the Horn of Africa, the Red Sea, the Bab al-Mandab strait, and the Arabian Sea.

The Egyptian presidency stated that Hassan Sheikh and Sisi agreed on the importance of Egypt, Somalia, and the regional countries continuing consultations and coordination on security and stability issues in those areas.

In recent years, Egypt has increased its political and security relations with Somalia, repeatedly affirming its support for the unity and territorial integrity of the country.

The meeting on Saturday took place while Hassan Sheikh is participating in conferences in Al-Calamayn, while on Sunday he is expected to attend a quadrilateral meeting with the leaders of Somalia, Egypt, Eritrea, and Sudan, which will focus on regional issues.