Somalia President Meets Egyptian Counterpart in Cairo for Key Talks on Regional Stability

The President of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, arrived in Cairo upon an official invitation extended by his Egyptian counterpart, Abdulfatah Alsisi. Villa Somalia announced that the leaders will engage in significant discussions concerning regional stability and the reinforcement of historical ties between Somalia and Egypt.

This visit follows President Hassan Sheikh’s recent participation in forums where he addressed the escalating tensions between Somalia and Ethiopia, particularly regarding the reportedly leasing of a naval base by Somaliland—a claim strongly refuted by Somalia.

Against the backdrop of heightened tensions between Ethiopia and Somalia, Egypt has affirmed its unwavering support for Somalia. Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sameh Shoukry, stated that the country is committed to providing full support to Somalia during these challenging times.

In response to the public disclosure of a memorandum of understanding between the leaders of Somaliland and Ethiopia, Somalia has embarked on diplomatic efforts to rally international support for invalidating the agreement.

Somalia contends that the deal infringes upon its sovereignty and territorial integrity, while Somaliland asserts its right to enter into international agreements with its partners as a Sovereign country.