President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki on Monday, with official ceremonies including a guard of honour and the playing of both countries’ national anthems.
The visit included expanded talks between the two delegations, a bilateral meeting between the two presidents, and a luncheon hosted by President El-Sisi in honour of the Eritrean leader and his accompanying delegation.
Presidency Spokesperson Mohamed El-Shennawy said President El-Sisi welcomed Afwerki’s visit to what he described as his second home, Egypt, highlighting the deep-rooted historical relations between the two countries.
He stressed the importance of further strengthening ties across various fields in a way that serves mutual interests, particularly through expanding trade, economic, and investment cooperation.
El-Sisi also reaffirmed Egypt’s commitment to supporting Eritrea’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
President Afwerki expressed his appreciation for the visit, praising the development of bilateral relations and Egypt’s support for Eritrea’s development aspirations.
He also voiced his country’s interest in intensifying coordination with Egypt to further advance relations and achieve shared prosperity.
The two leaders discussed regional and international developments, particularly the situation in the Horn of Africa.
El-Sisi reaffirmed Egypt’s commitment to preserving stability in the region, which he described as an extension of Egypt’s national security, stressing the importance of close coordination between Cairo and Asmara.
Afwerki, in turn, commended Egypt’s efforts to promote peace and stability in the Horn of Africa and underscored the importance of continued bilateral coordination.
They also addressed developments in Sudan, with President El-Sisi reiterating Egypt’s firm support for Sudan’s unity, sovereignty, and stability.
Both sides emphasised the need to end the ongoing crisis and restore stability.
The discussions further covered security in the Red Sea and freedom of navigation, where El-Sisi stressed the importance of intensified coordination among littoral states, noting that Red Sea governance is the exclusive responsibility of its coastal countries.
Both sides agreed to continue coordination to safeguard regional stability and support development efforts.
