MFA – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation

Official Statement on the Trilateral Summit between Somalia, Eritrea, and Egypt

  1. At the invitation of the President of Eritrea, H.E. Isaias Afwerki, a trilateral summit was convened on October 10, 2024, in Asmara, the capital of Eritrea, with the participation of H.E. Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, and H.E. Dr. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, President of the Federal Republic of Somalia. The three leaders engaged in extensive consultations, addressing a wide range of regional and international issues.

 

  1. The leaders of the three countries emphasized the critical importance of adhering to fundamental principles and the core tenets of international law, recognizing them as essential for ensuring regional stability and fostering cooperation. They particularly stressed the need to respect the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries in the region and to prevent any justification for interference in their internal Furthermore, the leaders committed to coordinating joint efforts aimed at promotingregional stability and creating a conducive environment for inclusive and sustainable development.

 

  1. The enhancement of cooperation and connectivity between the three countries isintended to strengthen the capacity of Somalia’s state institutions in addressing various internal and external challenges. Additionally, it was agreed that the Somali National Army will be empowered to effectively combat terrorism in all its forms. This initiative also encompasses the protection of Somalia’s land and maritime borders, ensuring thepreservation of its territorial integrity.

 

  1. furthermore, the summit engaged in extensive discussions on key issues and reached a consensus on the following:
  • The ongoing crisis in Sudan and its implications for regional
  • The situation in Somalia, in light of recent regional
  • Security and cooperation among the coastal states bordering the Red Sea and the Bab al-Mandab Strait, acknowledging the critical importance of this strategic maritime route.
  • Diplomatic coordination and joint efforts among the three
  1. The leaders of the three countries welcomed the efforts of the Governments of Eritreaand the Arab Republic of Egypt in supporting Somalia’s stability and in strengthening the capacity of the Federal Government of Somalia. Egypt’s proposal to contribute its forces to peacekeeping efforts in Somalia was particularly commended.

  1. The leaders agreed to establish a trilateral joint committee, consisting of the Foreign Ministers of Eritrea, Egypt, and Somalia, to oversee and advance strategic cooperation across all areas.

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