OPEN// President Sisi affirms Egypt's full support for all efforts to achieve national consensus in Somalia
In remarks during a joint press conference with his Somali counterpart Hassan Sheikh Mohamud in El Alamein City Monday President Sisi said, the talks with the Somali president involved in-depth discussions on a number of bilateral and regional issues of mutual interest, foremost among them the security and political situation in the Horn of Africa and the security of the Red Sea.
President Sisi stressed the agreement on the need to intensify cooperation to ensure the stability of this vital region, given its direct impact on both regional and international security and stability.
Sisi added that the discussions also addressed ways to strengthen bilateral relations, in light of the joint political declaration signed last January, aiming to elevate relations between the two countries to the level of a comprehensive strategic partnership.
He said an agreement was reached on the importance of building on the current momentum and taking concrete steps to deepen cooperation in specific areas of mutual interest—particularly in political, economic, security, and military fields and also emphasizing continued consultation and coordination on related issues.
President Sisi welcomed his Somali counterpart to his second home, Egypt, in a visit reflecting the depth of fraternal ties between the two countries- based on a shared history, religion, and culture, as well as common visions and objectives.
He said the visit comes as part of the mutual commitment to advancing strategic partnership between the two nations in a way that serves the interests of their brotherly peoples and supports development efforts and stability in Somalia and the Horn of Africa region. (MORE)
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