Somalia and Egypt Discuss Strengthening Bilateral Relations and Security in the Horn of Africa

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Somalia, Abdisalam Abdullahi Omer, and his Egyptian counterpart, Badr Abdelatty, held a telephone conversation on Tuesday, focusing on strengthening bilateral relations and security developments in the Horn of Africa region, and he thanked his counterpart for the continued support of the Egyptian government for Somalia,

and he confirmed that the Federal Government of Somalia is committed to establishing close relations and cooperation with the Cairo government, in order to strengthen the cooperation between the two countries and to ensure mutual interests.

The Egyptian Foreign Minister, Abdelatty, reiterated the strong support of the Cairo government for the unity, independence, and territorial integrity of Somalia. The minister clearly stated that his country opposes any unilateral actions that could undermine the independence and territorial unity of Somalia.

Minister Abdelatty noted that Egypt is committed to strengthening its strategic cooperation with Somalia, and will continue to support efforts to enhance government institutions, particularly in building capacity to combat terrorism and extremism.

The Egyptian minister called for sustainable funding for the new African Union support and stabilization mission in Somalia, highlighting Egypt's participation in that mission, and he pointed out that the African Union and United Nations missions supporting Somalia should continue, and be adequately funded, to help maintain security, stability, and unity in Somalia.