Cairo – Egypt has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Somalia’s security, particularly efforts to combat Al-Shabaab, following high-level discussions between senior officials from the two countries.

Somali Minister of Foreign Affairs, Abdisalam Abdi Ali, held a bilateral meeting on Sunday with his Egyptian counterpart, Dr. Badr Abdelatty, on the sidelines of the Russia–Africa Cooperation Forum. The talks covered a wide range of issues, including economic cooperation, development, investment, and regional security.

The two ministers reviewed the security situation in Somalia and the broader Horn of Africa region. Egypt reiterated its strong support for Somalia’s stability and ongoing state-building efforts. Both sides also emphasized the importance of continued international backing for the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), which plays a central role in maintaining security across the country.

Minister Abdisalam stressed Somalia’s determination to deepen cooperation with Egypt, noting that closer ties would enhance security coordination and contribute to long-term regional stability.

For his part, Dr. Abdelatty stated that Egypt will continue to work closely with Somali security forces to support efforts aimed at restoring peace and defeating extremist groups. He reaffirmed Cairo’s readiness to assist Somalia in achieving lasting security and stability.

Egypt is among the countries contributing to the African Union mission in Somalia, which supports Somali security forces and helps protect key population centers as part of broader peace and stabilization efforts.