Minister of Foreign Affairs Sameh Shoukry took part via video-conferencing in the extraordinary Arab League session held to support Somalia on January 17.
Minister Shoukry pointed out that certain parties aim for slowing down the journey of success the Somalia political leadership had embarked on by implicating the country in security and economic challenges.
The minister shed light on the previous Egyptian warnings about Ethiopia’s unilateral policies, which are violations of international law and the principle of good neighboring.
He noted that Ethiopia’s recent signing of an agreement with the unrecognized state of Somaliland to have access to the Red Sea was a proof of the Egyptian viewpoint given that such practices increase tensions in the region.
Minister Shoukry stipulated Egypt’s full support to Somalia, calling on all Arab and non-Arab states to express their respect to Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity in alignment with the UN charter.
Source: State Information Service Egypt