Abu Dhabi: Abdel Fattah El Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, met with Osman Saleh, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Eritrea. President El Sisi highlighted the strong relations with Eritrea and Egypt's commitment to enhance them in all domains.
According to Bahrain News Agency, as reported by the Middle East News Agency (MENA), the meeting addressed the situation in the Horn of Africa and means to enhance stability in the region, whether through joint efforts between the two countries or the tripartite coordination mechanism with Somalia. It was noted that Egypt and Eritrea are committed to supporting Somalia in combating terrorism and preserving the unity and integrity of Somali territory.
The meeting also discussed means to restore peace and stability in Sudan, as well as means of protecting the Red Sea and enhancing the efforts of coastal states to govern and secure it.