CAIRO – Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty reiterated Egypt’s unwavering support and respect for Somalia’s sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity during a phone call on Saturday with his Somali counterpart, Ahmed Maalim Fiqi.
According to a statement by the Egyptian foreign ministry, Fiqi briefed Abdelatty on the outcomes of the recent Ankara Trilateral Summit, held between Somalia, Turkey, and Ethiopia on Wednesday.
The statement added that Abdelatty and Fiqi agreed to maintain ongoing coordination and to prepare for the upcoming trilateral ministerial meeting between the foreign ministers of Egypt, Somalia, and Eritrea, a meeting which, according to the statement, reflects the importance the three countries’ leaders attach to holding extensive consultations on issues of mutual concern.
Furthermore, the call between the two diplomats addressed the strategic relations between Egypt and Somalia and the two countries’ desire to strengthen and develop their political, economic, and commercial ties.
According to the statement, Abdelatty and Fiqi also acknowledged that relations between Egypt and Somalia have gained considerable momentum in recent months. They stressed the importance of exploiting that momentum to strengthen ties between the two countries.
In conclusion, the statement highlighted that the two sides confirmed the importance of following up on the outcomes of the trilateral summit that brought together the presidents of Egypt, Somalia, and Eritrea in Asmara in October.
Source: Ahram Online
