Cairo – (SONNA) – The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Federal Government of Somalia, H.E Ahmed Moallim Fiqi met with H.E. Dr. Badr Abdel Atty, Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs.
The meeting focused on enhancing regional stability, including the activation of the African Union’s AUSSOM mission and support for the Somali National Army’s fight against terrorism. Both ministers praised the ongoing visit of Somalia’s Minister of Defense to Cairo as a step toward stronger collaboration.
Dr. Abdel Atty reiterated Egypt’s unwavering support for Somalia’s unity, sovereignty, and stability, emphasizing joint efforts to deepen bilateral cooperation and provide technical assistance.
The ministers agreed to strengthen ties through the Joint Ministerial Committee and to implement outcomes from the 2024 Egypt-Somalia-Eritrea summit, promoting security in the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea region.