As part of Egypt’s efforts to strengthen its strategic partnership with Somalia, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Co‑operation, and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty met Somali Foreign Minister Abdussalam Abdi Ali on the sidelines of the 166th Arab League Council session in Cairo. The talks focused on enhancing bilateral relations and reviewing developments in Somalia.
Abdelatty praised the progress in Egypt–Somalia ties, reaffirming Egypt’s full support for Somalia’s unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity, and rejecting any unilateral measures that could undermine them. He stressed Egypt’s commitment to supporting Somalia’s state‑building efforts and called for sustained international funding for the African Union mission in Somalia, noting Egypt’s participation in the mission.
The minister also urged continued efforts to secure the release of Egyptian sailors detained off Somalia’s coast, emphasising the need for Somali authorities to remain engaged in resolving the crisis and ensuring their safety.
