Egypt and Eritrea announced their commitment to provide full support to Somalia following a trilateral summit on Thursday, 3 October, which included President Abdel Fattah El Sisi, Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki, and Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. During a joint press conference, the leaders agreed to establish a trilateral committee comprising the foreign ministers of Egypt, Eritrea, and Somalia to enhance strategic cooperation. The leaders praised Egypt and Eritrea’s efforts in supporting Somalia’s stability and strengthening its federal government. They also welcomed Egypt’s offer to contribute forces to peacekeeping efforts in Somalia. The summit emphasized respect for international law, including the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries in the region, and rejected external interference in their internal affairs. El Sisi stressed that this cooperation reflects the shared will of the three nations to address common challenges in the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea, while maximizing the region’s resources and development opportunities. The leaders also underscored the importance of securing international navigation in the Red Sea, as instability there has negatively impacted global trade. In addition to Somalia, the leaders discussed the crisis in Sudan and security cooperation…
Egypt and Eritrea Pledge Full Support to Somalia Following Summit Meeting
October 11, 2024
