Cairo, Egypt – At the Fifth Aswan Forum for Sustainable Peace and Development, Somalia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Abdisalam Ali, held a high-level meeting with Egyptian Foreign Minister Dr. Badr Abdelatty, marking a renewed push to deepen relations between the two nations.
The talks, held on the sidelines of the forum, centered on strengthening bilateral cooperation across several critical sectors, including security, trade, investment, health, and sustainable development. Both ministers reaffirmed their governments’ shared commitment to fostering mutual growth and stability in the Horn of Africa and North Africa regions.
In a statement following the meeting, the Somali foreign ministry said the two countries agreed to “enhance cooperation in key areas such as security, trade, investment, health, and development,” emphasizing the importance of coordinated efforts to address regional challenges.
Abdisalam praised Egypt’s longstanding support for Somalia, particularly in capacity building and education, and expressed optimism about expanding joint initiatives that promote economic resilience and regional peace. For his part, Dr. Abdelatty reaffirmed Egypt’s readiness to work closely with Somalia in advancing security and development priorities, highlighting Cairo’s interest in boosting investment and strengthening people-to-people ties.
The meeting comes as Somalia seeks to solidify its diplomatic and economic partnerships within Africa, aligning with President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s broader vision of regional cooperation and integration. The Aswan Forum, hosted annually in Egypt, serves as a key platform for African leaders and policymakers to discuss strategies for peace, development, and sustainable governance on the continent.