The Eritrean president also met with President Sisi in Cairo in February 2024, where they underscored interest to forge stronger bilateral relations and promote their cooperation across various domains, notably in economic, commercial, and security fields. The two presidents also met in Riyadh last November, discussing the Horn of Africa, Sudan, Somalia and Red Sea security issues. Additionally, President Afwerki visited Cairo in July 2023 to attend Sudan's Neighboring States Summit and meet with President Sisi. Last August, President Sisi received Eritrea’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Osman Saleh Mohammed in Egypt, discussing issues and threats concerning the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea. President Sisi and Mohammed reiterated the commitment of Egypt and Eritrea to maintain coordination across various levels to bolster regional security and stability.

Source: Egypt Today October 10, 2024 19:55 UTC