Somalia
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.
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.
Egypt condemned the Saturday terrorist attack in Mogadishu, the capital of the Federal Republic of Somalia, which resulted in the death and injury of a number of victims.
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.
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 meeting was attended by UAE's State Minister for African Affairs Sheikh and Special Envoy to the EU.
“We are ready to export goods or any product that Somalia needs. We will do our best to facilitate providing these goods to meet the Somali citizens’ needs,” said Madbouly.
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration and Egyptian Expats Badr Abdelatty received Thursday his Somali counterpart Ahmed Moalem.
The volume of Egyptian exports to Somalia recorded $57 million during the first half of 2024, compared to $31 million during the same period in 2023.
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El Sisi hailed on Wednesday the deeply-rooted and robust ties between Egypt and Somalia.
President Sisi had received President Mahmoud in an official ceremony at Ittihadia Palace as they later held talks.
Egyptian exports to Somalia notably rose to $57 million, marking an 83 percent increase compared to the previous year.
Egypt has inaugurated Tuesday a new headquarters of its embassy in Mogadishu, in light of the interest of the Egyptian political leadership in enhancing cooperation with the Federal Republic of Somalia.
Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mahmoud is expected to arrive in Egypt, Tuesday, on an official visit during which he will meet with President Abdel Fattah al Sisi
Minister Abdelatty delivered the greetings of President Abdel Fatah El-Sisi.
An explosion occurred on Wednesday in Lido beach in the Somali capital Mogadishu, killing 32 people and injuring more than 60 others. No one claimed responsibility for the attack so far but Somali media blame the “Al Shabab” terrorist group.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs' statement also expressed solidarity with Somalia and support in fighting terrorism and extremism.
Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al Sisi received, Thursday a phone call from President of Somalia Hassan Sheikh Mohamud.
That is upon the requests of Egyptian expats.
Egypt’s Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry stressed Egypt's support for all endeavors made by Somalia in various international forums to achieve its security and stability, as well as to preserve the country's unity and territorial integrity.
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