Horn of Africa
Speaking at a joint press conference with Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, Abdelatty said Egypt, Qatar and Türkiye had maintained full coordination as the three mediators in efforts to advance the Gaza peace process.
Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani made the remarks during a joint press conference with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty in Alamein on Thursday.
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty met with Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani in Alamein on Thursday.
The agreement should address the concerns of all parties and contribute to strengthening regional security and stability, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani said during a meeting in Alamein on Thursday.
Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Egyptians Abroad, Dr. Badr Abdelatty, received a phone call on Tuesday from Abdisalam Abdi Ali, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Somalia, to discuss strengthening bilateral relations and recent developments in the Horn of Africa.
Abdelatty called for further developing economic, trade, and investment ties, facilitating Egyptian exports' access to the British market, and encouraging greater British direct investment in Egypt, the Egyptian foreign ministry said in a statement.
Cairo hosted on Sunday a series of high-level meetings aimed at supporting peace, security, and stability across the Horn of Africa.
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Djiboutian Foreign Minister Abdoulkader Houssein Omar exchanged views on the latest political and security developments in the region.
The call addressed recent developments in the region and ways to support security, stability, and development, besides the discussion of preparations for the Berlin Ministerial Conference on Sudan, scheduled for April 15.
El-Sisi said they also highlighted the special role of Egypt and Somalia in this context, given their strategic positions at the southern and northern entrances to the Red Sea.
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi discussed Egypt’s anticipated participation in the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) in a meeting with Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud in Cairo on Sunday.
El-Sisi stressed Egypt’s recognition of independence for any part of its territory, describing such move as a blatant violation of the United Nations Charter and international law.
Egypt steps up Africa engagement, boosting trade, energy and stability, says Foreign Minister Badr Abdel Aaty.
They reiterated their support for the unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of Somalia, as well as for the country’s legitimate state institutions. Both ministers described Israel’s unilateral action as a violation of international law and the United Nations Charter, warning that it would undermine stability in the Horn of Africa.
Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly delivered Egypt’s address on behalf of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi during the opening session of the 7th African Union–European Union Summit in Luanda, Angola. The speech was broadcast by Cairo News Channel.
Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigration, Badr Abdelatty, stressed the importance of safeguarding the stability of international shipping lanes and enhancing regional cooperation among Red Sea coastal states to ensure maritime security and the freedom of international navigation.
Egypt and Comoros signed a number of agreements and memoranda of understanding as the two leaders held closed talks, with delegations from both countries exploring means of enhancing collaboration.
Minister Abdelatty underscored the importance of enhancing bilateral cooperation in key areas such as education, health, and capacity building. He also emphasized the need to activate existing cooperation mechanisms and expand collaboration into new fields that align with the shared interests of both countries.
The discussions in the Djiboutian capital will also cover relations between both countries, said the Egyptian Presidency in a statement.
The call came within the framework of regular communication between the two countries to discuss developments regarding the situation in the Gaza Strip.
