Egypt and Eritrea on Sunday completely rejected any attempts by non-littoral parties to enforce maritime access or impose security arrangements in the Red Sea in violation of international law.
The declaration, which also stressed that Red Sea administration remains the exclusive responsibility of its bordering states, came as Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty met with his Eritrean counterpart, Osman Saleh, to coordinate stances on regional issues, according to foreign ministry spokesperson Tamim Khalaf.
Exchanging views on developments in the Horn of Africa, including the situations in Sudan and Somalia, Abdelatty affirmed that Egypt considers the security and stability of the region a direct extension of its own national security. He emphasised the importance of supporting national state institutions and maintaining the sovereignty and territorial integrity of countries in the region, rejecting any unilateral measures that could compromise state sovereignty or undermine regional stability.
During the talks, Abdelatty underscored Egypt’s full support for Eritrea’s sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity. He commended the outcomes of Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki’s recent visit to Egypt and stressed the importance of building on the April 2026 visit to Egypt by the Eritrean president’s economic advisor.
The Egyptian foreign minister also highlighted the joint visit he made to Asmara last May alongside Egypt’s transport minister and a delegation of businessmen. That visit included the activation of a maritime transport cooperation agreement signed in the Eritrean capital.
Looking to expand economic ties, Abdelatty expressed an aspiration to increase trade exchange, encourage joint investments, and support the participation of the Egyptian private sector in the Eritrean market. Priority sectors identified include mining, infrastructure, maritime transport, port connectivity, the development and upgrading of Eritrean ports, pharmaceuticals, fisheries, and housing.
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#FestivalSeason: Eritrean Community in the UK held its annual Festival in the city of Chelmsford from 18-19 July this weekend.
Vibrant themes included: Pavilions show-casing rich cultural/ethnic endowments of the Eritrean people and progress on gender equity; Children's programmes; Seminars by Eritrea's Charge d'Affairs in the UK, Mr. Saleh Abdella, and other Embassy/Eritrean Community officials on topical issues... etc.; as well as Awards to Graduates from several Universities in the UK both in 1st Degree and post-Graduate studies in various academic fields.
This represents an effort to reverse the calamitous strategic miscalculation made after WWII. For the U.S., closer alignment with Eritrea has become a strategic imperative, driven by the need to safeguard critical maritime routes and curb the growing influence of Iran, Russia, and China.
This is a partnership forged by necessity, not shared values. Washington is likely to pursue functional engagement—a pragmatic relationship centered on mutual security interests. #Geopolitics #RedSea #Eritrea #USForeignPolicy #HornOfAfrica #StrategicAlliance #Realpolitik
Good and productive discussion with Eritrean Foreign Minister Osman on U.S.-Eritrea bilateral relations. Recognizing the complex and often challenging dynamics across the region, we explored opportunities to strengthen our partnership and expand cooperation on trade, regional economic development, and security. At a time when collective efforts are more important than ever, we underscored the need to work together constructively to address regional conflicts and advance lasting peace, stability, and prosperity in the Red Sea and the Horn of Africa.
Dr. Badr Abdelatty, Minister of Foreign Affairs, holds talks with Mr. Abdulsalam Abdi Ali, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Somalia, on enhancing bilateral relations and the latest developments in the Horn of Africa.
Foreign Minister Osman Saleh met in Cairo Mr. Massad Boulos, President Trump's Senior Advisor for Arab and African Affairs, for extensive talks on the enhancement of Eritrea-US bilateral ties as well as on broader regional matters and developments. #Eritrea#USA
🇪🇷🇪🇬 Eritrea and Egypt stand united in defending the sovereignty of the Red Sea. During their meeting in Cairo 19 Jula 2026, Foreign Minister Osman Saleh and Foreign Minister Dr. Badr Abdelatty reaffirmed that the security and governance of the Red Sea are the exclusive responsibility of its coastal states. Attempts by non-littoral countries to impose security roles or seek maritime access in violation of international law were firmly rejected. #Eritrea #Egypt #RedSea
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He is also 3rd both in the General Classification (GC) & King of Mountains (KOM) categories.
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Cairo hosted on Sunday a series of high-level meetings aimed at supporting peace, security, and stability across the Horn of Africa.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty held separate talks with Eritrean Foreign Minister Osman Saleh, Somalian Foreign Minister Abdisalam Abdi Ali, and Massad Boulos, Senior Advisor to the U.S. President on Arab and African Affairs, according to a Sunday Foreign Ministry statement.
Egypt hosts quadrilateral meetings to bolster security in Horn of Africa
CAIRO - 19 July 2026: Cairo hosted on Sunday a series of high-level meetings aimed at supporting peace, security, and stability across the Horn of Africa.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Badr Abdelatty held separate talks with Eritrean Foreign Minister Osman Saleh, Somalian Foreign Minister Abdisalam Abdi Ali, and Massad Boulos, Senior Advisor to the U.S. President on Arab and African Affairs, according to a Sunday Foreign Ministry statement.
The quadrilateral consultations come as part of ongoing coordination between the concerned parties to enhance security in the Horn of Africa, support regional and international peace efforts, and address security challenges to ensure regional stability.
The foreign ministers of Egypt and Eritrea reaffirmed in their bilateral meetings that the security and governance of the Red Sea are the exclusive responsibility of the countries bordering it.
They affirmed their countries’ rejection of any attempts by non-littoral parties to impose security arrangements or roles or secure maritime access in the strategic waterway in violation of international law.
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The US is sending 47000 tons food aid to #Ethiopia amid growing fear of food shortage in the war torn country.
The regime in Addis Ababa can continue to deny and spread its propaganda but the truth remains Ethiopia continues to be the biggest food aid receiver in Africa.
Sudan's Sovereign Council head Abdel Fattah al-Burhan met Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki in Asmara on Friday to boost bilateral ties and regional security, following recent accusations from Ethiopia's Abiy Ahmed of a hostile alliance forming against Addis Ababa.
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