Cairo:Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Egyptian Expatriates, Badr Abdelatty, has reaffirmed Egypt's unwavering support for Eritrea's sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity. This affirmation was made during a phone conversation with Osman Saleh, Eritrea's Minister of Foreign Affairs, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen bilateral relations and discuss regional matters of mutual interest.

According to State Information Service Egypt, Ambassador Nader Zaki, the official spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated that Minister Abdelatty emphasized the deep-rooted relations between Egypt and Eritrea. He highlighted Egypt's commitment to advancing economic cooperation, boosting bilateral trade, encouraging joint investments, and enhancing the role of Egyptian companies in Eritrean development projects to benefit both nations.

During their discussion, the two ministers exchanged views on regional developments concerning the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea region. Minister Abdelatty reiterated Egypt's consistent stance in supporting the unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of countries in the region while safeguarding their national institutions. The ministers also agreed that security and governance of the Red Sea should be managed exclusively by the countries bordering it.

Additionally, the call addressed methods to follow up on the implementation of outcomes from the quadrilateral consultative summit held in El Alamein. This summit aimed to bolster efforts toward security, stability, development, and de-escalation in the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea region.