Horn of Africa
Egyptian Foreign Minister and Immigration Badr Abdelatty met with a number of officials and Foreign Ministers of other countries, on the sidelines of the 15th Sir Bani Yas Forum in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Minister Abdel Aty stressed keenness on consolidating the peace and security structure in Africa, especially in the Horn of Africa, given its direct linkage with Egyptian national security.
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Badr Abdel Aty met Sunday with his Djiboutian counterpart Mahmoud Ali Youssef in Riyadh.
“We convened today to consult and share perspectives on how to counter plans and actions aimed at destabilizing and fragmenting countries in the region, and sabotaging the unyielding efforts of our countries and our peoples, who strive for peace, stability and prosperity"
President Sisi’s trip is a response to an invitation extended by Eritrea’s President Isaias Afwerki
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty stressed that the Horn of Africa region has always been a priority file for the Egyptian foreign policy given its direct connection to Egypt’s national security.
The two ministers met Tuesday on the sidelines of an Arab League ministerial meeting.
The meeting was attended by UAE's State Minister for African Affairs Sheikh and Special Envoy to the EU.
Sisi and Mohammed reiterated the commitment of Egypt and Eritrea to maintain coordination across various levels to bolster regional security and stability
Germany handed over the chairmanship of the Khartoum Process to Egypt.
The diplomats from both countries also exchanged views on regional issues of mutual concern.
Expressing Egypt's stance, Shoukry reiterated full opposition to any military actions in Palestinian Rafah due to their severe humanitarian implications. He emphasized the urgent need for an immediate and lasting ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the unimpeded access of humanitarian aid.
The president expressed opposition to Ethiopian acts.
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.
The Egyptian minister headed to Eritrea to deliver a message from President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi to President Isaias Afwerki.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shokry met Monday with his Somalian counterpart Absher Omar Gamea to confer over bolstering bilateral relations and coordination on matters of mutual interest.
The invitation was delivered by Chargé d’Affaires Nicole Shampaine during the visit of the special envoy to the Horn of Africa to Cairo.
Egypt’s president Abdel Fattah al Sisi said in a joint press conference with Djiboutian counterpart Ismail Omar Guelleh that the bilateral cooperation between Egypt and Djibouti witnessed ‘important qualitative’ steps in all fields during the past period.
"It is my pleasure to be the first president of the Arab Republic of Egypt to hold a state visit to Djibouti, which plays a pivotal role in the region," President Sisi said.
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