Egypt and Somalia foreign ministers discuss strategic partnership

Tuesday May 5, 2026

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel-Aati spoke by phone with Somali Foreign Minister Abdelsalam Abdi Ali on Tuesday to assess developments in Somalia and discuss ways to deepen cooperation between the two countries.

During the call, Abdel-Aati welcomed the steady progress in Egypt-Somalia ties and reiterated Cairo’s backing for Somalia’s unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity. He also firmly rejected any unilateral actions that would encroach on Somali sovereignty, condemning Israel’s recognition of “North Western State of Somalia” as a breach of international law, the UN Charter and the founding principles of the African Union.

He said Egypt remained committed to offering Somalia political, security and capacity-building assistance, including training programs run by Egyptian institutions. Abdelatty also underlined the need to secure lasting financing for the African Union mission in Somalia so it can carry out its responsibilities effectively.

For his part, the Somali Foreign Minister described recent domestic developments and the government’s ongoing efforts to reinforce security and build state institutions. He voiced strong appreciation for Egypt’s support and said Mogadishu was eager to broaden cooperation with Cairo in ways that benefit both countries and contribute to stability across the Horn of Africa.

The two ministers agreed to keep up close coordination and regular consultation in the period ahead in order to support peace and stability in Somalia, the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea, while further advancing the strategic partnership between Egypt and Somalia.