Egypt’s FM Badr Abdelatty and EU Envoy Annette Weber met to discuss security in the Horn of Africa. Key issues included strategies for dealing with regional conflicts, particularly in Sudan and Somalia, and the significance of the Red Sea’s stability. Both parties emphasized the importance of collaboration and Egypt’s role in regional security initiatives.
On Tuesday, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and EU Special Envoy Annette Weber convened to discuss strategies aimed at enhancing security and stability in the Horn of Africa. This meeting underscored the crucial need for ongoing consultation and coordination between Egypt and the EU.
Abdelatty stressed the importance of the Egypt-EU partnership for achieving enduring security in the Horn of Africa. He reiterated Egypt’s commitment to peaceful conflict resolution through dialogue and collaborative efforts.
“Egypt places a strategic prioritisation on strengthened relations with countries in the region, viewing these relationships as a cornerstone of both regional and continental security,” stated Abdelatty.
He also emphasized the necessity for intensified international and regional initiatives to tackle complex security challenges like terrorism and extremism, highlighting Egypt’s diplomatic mediation efforts to resolve disputes.
In relation to Sudan, Abdelatty praised Weber’s visit to Port Sudan and expressed interest in her thoughts on the situation there. He underscored the importance of respecting Sudan’s sovereignty and supporting initiatives aimed at achieving a political resolution and humanitarian aid delivery.
Furthermore, Abdelatty discussed other political and security concerns in the Horn of Africa, particularly Somalia, where he reaffirmed Egypt’s support for its state institutions and respect for its sovereignty.
Addressing the security challenges in the Red Sea, Abdelatty outlined the need for increased cooperation among nations in the region to maintain stability in international shipping lanes, asserting that threats to this area have significant global economic implications.
Weber acknowledged Egypt’s proactive role in addressing African security issues and reiterated the EU’s commitment to enhancing cooperation with Egypt to fortify stability in the Horn of Africa. She recognized Egypt as a key pillar of regional security efforts.
The meeting between Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and EU Envoy Annette Weber focused on enhancing security in the Horn of Africa through cooperation. Both emphasized the importance of addressing regional conflicts, particularly in Sudan and Somalia, and highlighted the strategic significance of the Red Sea. Ongoing coordination between Egypt and the EU is essential for achieving stability in the region, showcasing Egypt’s pivotal role in international security initiatives.
Original Source: www.dailynewsegypt.com
