In a high-level diplomatic exchange, Djibouti and Egypt have reaffirmed their firm commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation while addressing critical security and geopolitical dynamics across the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea corridor.
During a telephone conversation held on Saturday, Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates, Badr Abdelatty, spoke with Djibouti’s Foreign Minister, Abdoulkader Houssein Omar. The discussion focused on accelerating the positive momentum currently characterizing Egyptian-Djiboutian relations. Both ministers emphasized a shared dedication to expanding collaborative frameworks in close alignment with the strategic directives of their respective national leaderships.
Particular emphasis was placed on elevating economic, trade, and investment partnerships between the two nations. Minister Abdelatty underscored the vital role that Egyptian private-sector companies play in supporting Djibouti’s ongoing national development initiatives. Key sectors targeted for accelerated joint infrastructure work include renewable energy, large-scale construction, the development of specialized logistics zones, advanced port facilities, and enhanced maritime connectivity.
A central component of the talks involved high-level preparations for upcoming continental milestones. Minister Abdelatty briefed his Djiboutian counterpart on preparations for the upcoming African Union mid-year summit, scheduled to convene in New Alamein City on October 4.
The AU summit will be immediately preceded by the inaugural African Business Summit, which operates under the framework of the El Alamein Business Forum for Africa. Abdelatty highlighted the forum’s strategic intent to function as a premier continental platform designed to cultivate robust economic and investment partnerships. The event is expected to draw broad, high-level participation from African heads of state, senior government officials, prominent business leaders, and private-sector delegations from across the continent.
Furthermore, the Egyptian foreign minister reaffirmed that—pursuant to a formal decision adopted during the African Union summit held in Addis Ababa last February—the business forum will be institutionalized as a biennial event hosted permanently in New Alamein City.
Shifting focus to regional stability, the two foreign ministers conducted a comprehensive exchange of views regarding the latest security and political developments in East Africa. Given the strategic proximity of both nations to vital maritime trade routes, the discussions placed heavy emphasis on joint efforts to secure the Red Sea and promote durable regional peace.
Both sides agreed on the absolute necessity of maintaining ongoing, close consultations and diplomatic coordination to effectively navigate the complex security landscape facing the Horn of Africa and the broader region.
