Egypt and Eritrea introduced their dedication to supply full help to Somalia following a trilateral summit on Thursday, 3 October, which included President Abdel Fattah El Sisi, Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki, and Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud.
Throughout a joint press convention, the leaders agreed to determine a trilateral committee comprising the international ministers of Egypt, Eritrea, and Somalia to reinforce strategic cooperation.
The leaders praised Egypt and Eritrea’s efforts in supporting Somalia’s stability and strengthening its federal authorities. In addition they welcomed Egypt’s provide to contribute forces to peacekeeping efforts in Somalia.
The summit emphasised respect for worldwide regulation, together with the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all international locations within the area, and rejected exterior interference of their inside affairs.
El Sisi burdened that this cooperation displays the shared will of the three nations to deal with widespread challenges within the Horn of Africa and the Purple Sea, whereas maximizing the area’s assets and growth alternatives.
The leaders additionally underscored the significance of securing worldwide navigation within the Purple Sea, as instability there has negatively impacted world commerce.
Along with Somalia, the leaders mentioned the disaster in Sudan and safety cooperation among the many Purple Sea coastal states and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, stressing the essential significance of the Purple Sea as a key maritime hall.
This assembly marked El Sisi’s first official go to to Eritrea, the place he mentioned regional developments and bilateral relations with Afwerki. Somali President Mohamud later joined the summit in Asmara.
The summit additionally comes amid heightened tensions within the Horn of Africa, notably after Somaliland’s deal on 2 January 2024 to lease a part of its coast to Ethiopia, giving Addis Ababa entry to the Purple Sea.
Egypt has reiterated its dedication to supporting Somalia’s safety and stability, emphasizing the necessity to respect its sovereignty. Moreover, each Egypt and Eritrea have known as for joint efforts to resolve the continuing disaster in Sudan.
