Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al Sisi arrived today in Asmara, Eritrea, to meet with Eritrean President Isasias Afwerki. Egypt, according to the same source, also reiterated its opposition to Ethiopia's military presence on the Red Sea. In addition to the common Ethiopian threat, the thaw in relations between Cairo and Mogadishu's historic ally: Turkey, has also brought the positions of Egypt and Somalia closer. A thaw that was sanctioned by the recent visit to Ankara by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al Sisi (the first since 2014). The talks between Egypt and Eritrea follow a surprise visit to Asmara in August by Egyptian intelligence chief Kamal Abbas, who is very close to President Al Sisi, accompanied by Foreign Minister Abdelatty.

Source: Ethiopian News October 10, 2024 13:18 UTC