Somali President in talks with Egypt counterpart to restore stability

According to the Villa Somalia, President Mohamud expressed how his country is keen to boost consultation and coordination with Egypt on different regional issues of common interest.

In the phone call, Hassan Sheikh Mahmood expressed interest in boosting bilateral cooperation on different levels, praising the historical relations between the two countries as well as Egypt’s historical support to Somalia.

On the other side, El-Sisi is quoted to have discussed the different challenges facing the Horn of Africa country, chief among which is terrorism, the presidency said.
He aslo registered Egypt’s gratitude for the bilateral ties with Somalia, as well as his keenness for a strong and stable unified Somalia that would best serve the interests of its people.

El-Sisi vowed readiness to support Somalia in the wake of security challenges.
The Egyptian president said Egypt is ready to continue its support to in the commercial and economic level, as well as to train Somalia technical cadres.
In July, the Somali president visited Cairo and met with El-Sisi, where they concurred to work together to implement security and steadiness within the locale, particularly within the Ruddy Ocean, as well as to boost financial relations between the two nations.