Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi affirmed on Sunday that Egypt stands with Somalia against any threat to its security and stability, expressing his rejection of the recent agreement signed between Somaliland and Ethiopia over a port in the Red Sea. In a joint press conference with Somali President Hassan Sheik Mohamud in Cairo, Al-Sisi said: “Egypt supports Somalia and respects its sovereignty and territorial integrity,” adding that the agreement between Somaliland and Ethiopia is unacceptable to Egypt and Somalia. Al-Sisi also stressed that the agreement between Ethiopia and Somaliland is unacceptable to both Egypt and Somalia. We confirm Egypt’s respect for Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity,” Al-Sisi said, noting that this issue was one of the topics discussed with the Somali president. The Somali president said that he emphasized during his talks with President Al-Sisi his strong desire to work with Egypt to enhance security, stability and economic and political ties between the two countries.

Source: Daily News Egypt January 21, 2024 22:27 UTC