Wednesday April 16, 2025
Cairo (HOL) — A high-level Somali delegation met with General Osama Sayyid, Secretary-General of Egypt’s Council of Ministers, in Cairo on Tuesday to advance bilateral cooperation in public sector development and institutional reform.
The meeting focused on strengthening ties between Somalia and Egypt, emphasizing modernizing governance, enhancing institutional capacity, and implementing civil service reform strategies.
Both sides reiterated the importance of knowledge exchange, technical assistance, and training programs to accelerate national development and improve government service delivery.
The Somali delegation expressed gratitude for Egypt’s hospitality and reaffirmed its commitment to building a long-term, mutually beneficial partnership rooted in shared history and strategic cooperation.
The visit builds on the growing diplomatic momentum between the two nations. Earlier this year, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi signed a joint political declaration in Cairo, officially elevating the bilateral relationship to a strategic partnership. The agreement paved the way for enhanced cooperation across political, security, economic, and cultural domains.
As part of this expanded alliance, Egypt is expected to contribute to the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), underscoring its commitment to regional peace and Somalia’s security transition.