By Enyichukwu Enemanna
Somali President, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Sunday visited Cairo where he met with his Egyptian counterpart, Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi and sought deepened relations between the two countries.
Mohamud commended the fraternal relations between the two countries, voicing his profound appreciation for Egypt’s support for Somalia’s unity and stability.
The Somali President also lauded Egypt’s efforts in enhancing security and stability in the Middle East and the Horn of Africa, affirming his country’s commitment to strengthening coordination with Egypt in ways that serve regional security.
The discussion also explored opportunities for cooperation in trade, development, education, and capacity building, as well as Egypt’s preparedness to provide support through the Egyptian Agency of Partnership for Development, which was highly appreciated by the Somali President.
The two sides also discussed security and military cooperation, particularly in the fight against terrorism, leveraging Egypt’s expertise and capabilities.
El-Sisi while welcoming the Somalia’s leader stressed the importance of activating the Strategic Partnership Declaration signed in January 2025.
There was an alignment in views between the two sides with regard to the vital need for peaceful resolutions for the various regional conflicts.
They also emphasized the importance of consolidating regional peace and stability, primarily in the Horn of Africa region, through preservation of national state institutions and the safeguarding of peoples’ resources. The two sides also examined ways to enhance maritime security.
