Cairo, January 21, 2024- The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Mr.  Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, who is on an official visit to Egypt, held a fruitful meeting with the President of the Arab Republic of Egypt at a highly organized event held at the country's Presidency. Mr. Abdulfatah Al-Sisi.

The two Presidents discussed security and the Arab strategy in the Red Sea, the situation in the region, the fight against terrorism, and the strengthening of inter-generational cooperation between the two brotherly peoples.

After the special meeting between the two Presidents, they jointly a press conference where they held the fruits of their discussions and their views on the situation in the region, with President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud pointing out how the government of Somalia is cooperating with allies, friends and international friends to prevent any challenge against the independence and unity of our country.

"Egyptian government and people, we are long-standing allies and brothers who always work together to create a bright future and sustainable development. The fruitful discussions we had today show how we want to strengthen diplomatic, security and political relations .”

President Hassan Sheikh who thanked the Egyptian government for their fraternal stance against the desire of the Addis-Ababa government with the Somali sea, presented the economic and strategic importance of the Red Sea and said that Somalia has a great share in this sea, which they do not accept the government and the people of Somalia that another country violates their rights.

For his part, the President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Mr. Abdulfattah Al-Sisi, pointed out the security, socio-economic and political effects. . of the violation of the Ethiopian government against the unity and territorial independence of Somalia in the region. eyes that do not consider this violation, because Somalia and Egypt are two mature countries, united by Arab and African umbrellas. " The law of the

Arab League stipulates that we must jointly defend the Arab country that is facing an existential threat, so the Egyptian government does not accept interference and violate the unity and security of Somalia. Egypt's power should not be tested and threatened by its brothers, especially the brotherly countries that ask us to stand by them.

Finally, the two Presidents exchanged information on the strengthening of the traditional cooperation between the two countries, with President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud informing his Egyptian counterpart of the significant achievements of the Somali government and the people of Somalia in terms of security, the fight against terrorism and the achievement of historical achievements in our country. Achieved arms embargo, relief debt and integration into the East African Community Economic Market.