CAIRO – 31 December 2022: Egypt has sent 240 tons of food, and medical and relief aid via sea to Mogadishu, the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement on Friday. The Somali Ministry of Health expressed gratitude to Egypt, affirming the brotherly relations between the two countries and the important role of the Egyptian aid in facing drought. The ministry also affirmed keenness to enhance cooperation with Egypt in the field of health and in training medical teams. In November, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi has asserted Cairo’s readiness to continue providing support for Somalia to consolidate its state institutions. In June, Egyptian Prime Minister Madbouli attended the inauguration ceremony of Mohamud, the tenth Somali president, on behalf of President Sisi.

Source: Egypt Today December 31, 2022 11:16 UTC