Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty has detailed Egypt’s strategic vision for regional stability, calling for an emergency African Union (AU) session to reject Israel’s recognition of Somaliland while offering peacekeeping support for the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Addressing a virtual ministerial session of the AU Peace and Security Council on Monday, Abdelatty stated that Egypt “completely rejects” the Israeli recognition of Somaliland. “The current stage requires collective responsibility to support the political and security paths aimed at ending the suffering of the Congolese people,” Abdelatty said. The minister further stressed the importance of immediate de-escalation on the ground to facilitate humanitarian aid and protect civilians. He reiterated Egypt’s support for the DRC’s territorial integrity and pledged continued bilateral cooperation in health, education, and water resource management to foster regional prosperity.

Source: Daily News Egypt December 29, 2025 16:11 UTC