Egypt, Djibouti back Somalia’s unity, broaden regional cooperation in Cairo talks
CAIRO — Egypt and Djibouti on Wednesday reaffirmed their support for Somalia’s sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity while pledging to expand cooperation in trade, energy and infrastructure, according to Egypt’s Foreign Ministry.
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The commitments came during talks in Cairo between Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Djibouti’s foreign minister, Abdulqader Hussein Omar, held on the sidelines of a fifth consultative meeting focused on improving coordination over peace efforts in Sudan.
In a statement, the ministry said both sides reviewed developments across the Horn of Africa and reiterated their rejection and condemnation of Israel’s recognition of the self-declared North Western State of Somalia region. The ministers stressed opposition to any unilateral steps that could destabilize the region and affirmed support for Somalia’s internationally recognized state institutions while rejecting attempts to create parallel entities that threaten national cohesion.
The ministers also dismissed any link between the situation in Somalia and plans related to the displacement of Palestinians, the statement said.
Abdelatty underscored Egypt’s support for Yemen’s unity and territorial integrity, calling for an inclusive, Yemeni-led political dialogue to restore peace. He urged restraint and de-escalation amid heightened regional tensions.
Beyond security and diplomacy, the two countries spotlighted deepening economic ties. Abdelatty welcomed growing momentum in Egypt–Djibouti relations and underlined the need to continue coordination on joint projects in energy, infrastructure and logistics. He pointed to efforts to strengthen trade, including the recent opening of a Banque Misr branch in Djibouti, which both sides view as a catalyst for investment and private-sector links.
The ministers said they intend to convene the next meeting of the Egypt–Djibouti Business Council to accelerate trade and align commercial initiatives with the goals of their strategic partnership.
- Support for Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity
- Rejection of Israel’s recognition of the self-declared North Western State of Somalia region
- No link between Somalia and plans tied to Palestinian displacement
- Backing Yemen’s unity and a Yemeni-led political process
- Expanding cooperation in trade, energy, infrastructure and logistics
- Planning the next Egypt–Djibouti Business Council session
The meeting closed with a joint pledge to sustain consultations on regional and international issues and to back efforts to bolster peace, security and stability across Africa — particularly in the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea corridor, where maritime security and economic connectivity are closely intertwined.
By Ali Musa
Axadle Times international–Monitoring.
