Saturday April 12, 2025
Antalya (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud met with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty on Friday on the sidelines of the 4th Antalya Diplomacy Forum, which opened the same day in Turkey.
During the meeting, Minister Abdelatty conveyed greetings from Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and expressed Cairo’s hopes for peace, security, and stability in Somalia.
Abdelatty reaffirmed Egypt’s unwavering support for Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, stressing that Somalia’s stability is critical to peace and security in the Horn of Africa. He emphasized Egypt’s commitment to strengthening Somali state institutions and assisting national security and state-building efforts.
The foreign minister also reiterated Egypt’s backing of Somalia’s counterterrorism efforts, pledging continued assistance to combat extremist threats and promote regional peace.
President Mohamud thanked Egypt for its longstanding support, highlighting the strategic partnership and deep-rooted ties between the two nations. He welcomed Egypt’s role as a key regional ally during a critical phase in Somalia’s state reconstruction and military campaign against al-Shabaab.