Alamein, Egypt – Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi held high-level bilateral talks on Monday in the coastal city of Alamein, reaffirming their shared commitment to deepening a strategic partnership between their two nations.
The meeting, described as cordial and constructive, focused on enhancing cooperation across key sectors, including security, education, and economic development. Both leaders reiterated the importance of working together to address regional challenges and strengthen bilateral ties in the face of growing geopolitical shifts in the Horn of Africa and the broader Middle East.
President Mohamud expressed his appreciation for Egypt’s continued support for Somalia’s sovereignty, stability, and development, while President El-Sisi reaffirmed Cairo’s unwavering solidarity with Mogadishu’s efforts to build a peaceful and prosperous nation.
According to official statements, the two presidents also discussed recent regional developments, including Ethiopia’s controversial maritime agreement with Somaliland. Both leaders underscored the need for respecting international law and safeguarding Somalia’s territorial integrity.
The talks mark the latest in a series of diplomatic engagements between Somalia and Egypt aimed at fostering a long-term partnership rooted in mutual respect and shared interests. The two countries have historically enjoyed strong cultural, religious, and educational ties, with hundreds of Somali students pursuing higher education in Egyptian institutions.
As part of their continued cooperation, the leaders agreed to explore new initiatives in trade, investment, counterterrorism, and vocational training, as well as expanding Egyptian technical assistance to Somalia.
The meeting in Alamein is seen as a significant step in consolidating Somali-Egyptian relations at a time when both nations face evolving regional dynamics and seek to amplify their roles on the African and Arab stages.