Nairobi: Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty lauded the depth of historical relations between Egypt and Kenya, highlighting Cairo's keenness to boost consultation and coordination with Nairobi within the existing strategic partnership between both countries since January 2025. Abdelatty made the comments during his meeting on Monday, February 16, 2026, with Kenyan Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Musalia Mudavadi during his visit to Nairobi, as they discussed ways of strengthening bilateral ties and enhancing coordination on regional issues of common concern.
According to State Information Service Egypt, the top Egyptian diplomat underlined the importance of thorough preparations for the eighth session of the joint committee, due to be hosted by Egypt later this year, with a view to expanding collaboration across various areas. He stressed the need to boost Egyptian and Kenyan investments in agriculture, pharmaceuticals, energy, construction, and information technology, which in turn contributes to increasing the volume of trade exchange.
Abdelatty also underscored the significance of enabling Egyptian companies to benefit from investment opportunities in the Kenyan market, particularly given their experience in infrastructure, energy, agriculture, industry, and pharmaceuticals. He further pointed to prospects for cementing cooperation between both countries in water resource management. The foreign minister expressed hope that Kenya would take advantage of Egypt's financing mechanism for projects in the Southern Nile Basin, which aims to support dam construction in Kenya.
The meeting tackled the possibility of fostering collaboration in maritime transport, the blue economy, and the exploitation of natural and mineral resources within exclusive economic zones, as well as the potential of establishing a joint shipping line linking Egyptian Red Sea ports with Kenyan ports on the Indian Ocean. On water security, Abdelatty called for promoting cooperation and integration among Nile Basin countries to bring about mutual benefit and shared interests. He emphasized the necessity of adhering to a spirit of consensus and fraternity to restore inclusiveness within the Nile Basin Initiative, while rejecting unilateral measures.
He also welcomed ongoing consultative steps aimed at restoring inclusiveness in accordance with international law and safeguarding the interests of all basin states. Regarding regional issues, the two ministers exchanged views on ways to bolster peace, security, and development across Africa, particularly in the Great Lakes region. Abdelatty stressed the need for a comprehensive approach linking peacebuilding, stability, and sustainable development. The pair also agreed on supporting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of both Somalia and Sudan, and on reinforcing endeavors to achieve stability in the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea region.