Ethiopia
Minister Faki stressed Somalia's insistence on respecting its sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity.
He criticized the Ethiopian approach of attempting to establish a fait accompli, lacking the political will to negotiate a mutually agreed solution, while seeking to justify unilateral policies under the guise of development rights.
The UNHCR released a report last week highlighting that Egypt had become the largest host of Sudanese who "sought international protection" since the outbreak of war in mid-April 2023.
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly held a press conference Wednesday, where he addressed different concerns, especially Egypt’s stance regarding the Ethiopia’s announcement of completing the construction of the Grand Renaissance Dam (GERD).
Berger added that the EU worked for a period as a mediator between these parties, but Ethiopia did not show cooperation in this mediation, which led to its suspension.
The aid aligns with Egypt's commitments under the recently signed military cooperation protocol and underscores Egypt's ongoing role in helping Somalia build its national capabilities to fulfill the aspirations of its people for security, stability, and development.
The water was supposed to arrive to Egypt by the end of July but it arrived by the end of August.
More than 250 people were killed in landslides in southern Ethiopia- Gofa Zone- on Sunday and Monday. However, the United Nations warned that the death toll could reach 500 people.
Geologist Abbas Sharaqy posted Wednesday a satellite photo of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD).
President Sisi also called upon all active members of the international community to fulfill their moral and legal obligations to halt the unjust Israeli conflict. “I urge the international community to take immediate and decisive action to enforce the instantaneous and unfettered delivery of humanitarian aid and assistance to the Gaza Strip to break the Israeli siege and counter any attempts to forcibly displace the Palestinians from their lands,” said President Sisi.
During his address at the opening session of the Fourth Baghdad International Water Conference, Sweilem emphasized that Ethiopia's actions do not adhere to the principles of international law.
"We oppose any action or measure that infringes upon the two countries' rights in the Nile water," AlBudaiwi told the joint GCC-Egyptian ministerial meeting, held at the GCC General Secretariat in Riyadh.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shokry criticized Ethiopia's intransigence and neglect to the principle of good neighboring.
The ambassador pointed out that Egypt did not reciprocate the way of treatment with Ethiopian visa applicants.
“Egypt and Somalia have a long history of extended relations. Since our independence, Cairo has always been a prominent ally of ours in all fields and continues to support us in the fields of education, security, and defense, and we are working to deepen relations by establishing a council,” he said in an interview with Al Qahera News.
The president expressed opposition to Ethiopian acts.
The minister will discuss Gaza War, armed conflict in Sudan, civil war in Libya, sovereignty breach in Somalia, and security in the Red Sea.
The country also stressed readiness to assist Somalia with human capacity-building, development plans and supporting its stability.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shokry took part in the extraordinary Arab League session held to support Somalia on January 17.
Egypt has announced on Tuesday the ending of the negotiation track between Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) which was launched to expedite the finalization of an agreement on the rules of filling and operation of the GERD within four months.
