Shoukry highlights role played by ATMIS to achieve stability

CAIRO – 15 February 2023: Egypt’s Foreign Minsiter Sameh Shoukry underlined the key role played by the African Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) in realizing stability, especially during such a watershed stage.

He highlighted that Egypt gives top priority for promoting peace and security in the African continent.

He made the remarks during a meeting with ATMIS Secretary General Mohamed Amine Souef on the fringe of the 42nd session of the African Union Executive Council.

Shoukry congratulated Souef for becoming the AU special envoy to Somalia and chairman of ATMIS, stressing Egypt's full support for him.

Shoukry reviewed cooperation with the African mission and the training sessions organized in Egypt in the field of maintaining peace and settling disputes in Africa.

He tackled Egypt's successful experience in eradicating terrorism, noting that it is ready for sharing its experience with fellow African countries in this regard.