President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received, today, at the Federal Palace, Somali President Dr. Hassan Sheikh Mahmoud, where the official reception ceremony was held, the national anthem was played, and the honor guard was paraded.
The official spokesman for the Presidency of the Republic stated that the meeting witnessed bilateral discussions, followed by expanded discussions that included my delegation. The two countries also signed a joint political declaration to raise relations between Egypt and Somalia to the level of a strategic partnership, signed by the two presidents, in addition to a number of memorandums of understanding between the two countries signed by two foreign ministers. The two countries.
The two presidents held a press conference at the conclusion of the meetings, and the following is the text of Mr. President’s speech at the press conference:
In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
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My brother, His Excellency the President, Dr. Hassan Sheikh Mahmoud..
President of the sisterly Federal Republic of Somalia,
I’m happy to begin with, I would like to welcome Your Excellency and the accompanying delegation to your second country, “Egypt”. Your visit comes to confirm the close ties and relations between our two countries and our peoples, which go back a long time.
Your visit, my brother, Your Excellency the President, also comes at a time when The relations between Egypt and Somalia witnessed a great development, as our meeting today is the fourth meeting that has brought us together since January 2024, to meet the common interests of our two peoples. The two brothers.
Ladies and gentlemen, audience,
I discussed with my brother, His Excellency the President, Hassan Sheikh Mahmoud. On various regional issues and developments, including the security and political situations in the Horn of Africa region, and the security of the Red Sea, where we agreed on the necessity of intensifying efforts to maintain peace and security in that vital region, which affects security. We also agreed on the “Asmara Summit” between Egypt, Somalia and Eritrea, which was held on October 10, 2024, represented a qualitative shift in relations and coordination between… Our countries, where the discussions witnessed ways to enhance coordination on regional issues, within the framework of keenness to support brotherly Somalia, as a basic pillar in the stability of the Horn of Africa region. We agreed on the importance of holding a summit. A second tripartite, to strengthen this partnership.
During our discussions today, we also discussed the overall developments in bilateral relations between the two countries… as we discussed the progress achieved in the economic field, after operating the EgyptAir route. Between Cairo and Mogadishu… We agreed on the necessity of maintaining the existing momentum and strengthening our bilateral relations during the coming period, with additional and specific measures in the areas of health and cooperation. Judicial, capacity building, and other fields.
With regard to the military field, we agreed to continue joint work, in implementation of the military cooperation protocol, signed between the two countries in Cairo, in August 2024. With the aim of strengthening the capabilities of the Somali state and its national institutions, to maintain security and stability, and combat terrorist organizations And extremism. I am talking about our participation in this mission, which aims to achieve security and stability in Somalia, and does not aim to threaten any country… Our participation is positive. For more than 30 years, we have been suffering from what is happening in Somalia. Our participation aims primarily to show solidarity with our brothers in Somalia. Here today, to launch a new era of deep cooperation, as I and my brother, His Excellency President Hassan Sheikh Mahmoud, signed a joint political declaration, to raise bilateral relations to the level of strategic partnership… including… This includes other political, military, cultural, and economic axes. The declaration stipulates holding annual political consultations at the summit level, to follow up on the overall developments in relations between our two countries, and to explore measures to enhance cooperation in various fields.
I am also pleased to witness today – with my brother, His Excellency the President of Somalia – the signing ceremony of the memorandum of understanding between the two foreign ministries in the field of diplomatic training… as well as an exchange agreement. Exemption from entry visas for holders of diplomatic passports from our two countries, which enhances the mechanisms of political consultations and coordination between Egypt and Somalia.
My brother, Your Excellency the President,
Egypt will always remain supportive of our brothers in Somalia, and we will work together to achieve more achievements.. The security and stability of your brotherly country.. “is an integral part of our security.” “The National”.
Once again, welcome – my brother, His Excellency the President – as a dear and generous guest, in your second country, “Egypt”.
Thank you very much
