Foreign Minister affirms Egypt's keenness to strengthen relations with Somalia

Dr. Badr Abdel Ati, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Migration, received today, Wednesday, Ahmed Maalim Faqi, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Somalia.

Ambassador Tamim Khalaf, the official spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said that Minister Abdel Ati affirmed during the meeting his country's respect for the unity and integrity of Somali territory and Egypt's full support for national institutions and efforts to achieve security and stability in Somalia.

 He also highlighted the importance of strengthening Somali unity to confront current security challenges and restore security and stability, in line with the aspirations of the brotherly Somali people.

He stressed the importance of strengthening cooperation in combating terrorism and extremism, as they are among the most prominent challenges threatening the security and stability of the region.

The two ministers emphasized the importance of continuing coordination between the two countries in regional and international forums.

For his part, the Somali minister expressed his appreciation for Egypt's supportive role for Somalia at all levels, stressing his country's keenness to strengthen relations with Egypt to serve the common interests of the two brotherly countries.