Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud met in El Alamein, Egypt on Saturday, October 3rd, agreeing to boost security cooperation in the Horn of Africa and surrounding maritime areas.

• The leaders pledged to enhance coordination on security and stability in the Horn of Africa, Gulf of Aden, Bab al-Mandab Strait, and Red Sea.
• The meeting involved President El-Sisi and President Mohamud, with discussions also covering bilateral relations and the situation in Somalia.
• Egypt reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Somalia's sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity, promising aid to strengthen the Somali state and consolidate security.