Tripoli:Cairo Egypt's Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Egyptian Expatriates, Badr Abdelatty, held discussions with Djibouti's Foreign Minister Abdoulkader Houssein Omar to enhance bilateral relations and address regional issues, including developments in Sudan, Somalia, and the Red Sea.

According to State Information Service Egypt, the meeting occurred during the 22nd session of the Executive Council of the Community of Sahel-Saharan States (CEN-SAD) in Tripoli. Egyptian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nader Zaki stated that Abdelatty emphasized the need to broaden cooperation with Djibouti in areas such as trade, investment, energy, ports, logistics, and infrastructure.

The discussions between the ministers also covered political and security developments in the Horn of Africa, with a focus on Sudan and Somalia, and the importance of maintaining regional stability. Abdelatty reiterated Egypt's commitment to supporting the sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity of countries in the region and the safeguarding of their national institutions.

Furthermore, Abdelatty advocated for stronger collaboration among Red Sea coastal states to safeguard maritime security and ensure freedom of navigation, stressing that the security and governance of the Red Sea should be the responsibility of the bordering nations.