Egypt reaffirms support for Somalia’s security, sovereignty

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abddelatty reaffirmed Cairo’s support for international efforts to promote security, stability and development in Somalia during talks with Somali Foreign Minister Abdisalam Abdi Ali. The two Ministers reviewed ways to strengthen bilateral relations and coordinate positions on African issues of mutual concern. Abdelatty called for further strengthening the strategic partnership between Egypt and Somalia, particularly in security, trade, infrastructure, electricity, renewable energy, pharmaceuticals, and agricultural and food industries. Abdelatty reaffirmed Egypt’s unwavering support for Somalia’s unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as its national institutions. He reiterated Cairo’s rejection of any unilateral actions that undermine Somalia’s sovereignty or threaten its territorial integrity. The Minister also condemned the self-declared Somaliland region’s opening of what Egypt described as a purported embassy in occupied Jerusalem. He said the move violates international law and relevant U.N. resolutions and undermines the legal and historical status of the city. Abdelatty urged continued efforts to secure the release of Egyptian sailors who remain in captivity and called on the Somali authorities to maintain their engagement in resolving the issue and ensuring the safe return of the Egyptian nationals. He also reaffirmed Egypt’s commitment to supporting Somalia’s state-building efforts and strengthening its institutional capacity, particularly in combating terrorism and violent extremism. The post Egypt reaffirms support for Somalia’s security, sovereignty appeared first on Egypt Independent.