Friday 24, Oct 2025 {HMC} – The European Union (EU) and the Government of Egypt have jointly called for increased international support for Somalia, emphasizing the importance of global cooperation and the participation of new donors in the country’s stabilization efforts.
The EU and Egypt reiterated their commitment to strengthening the Federal Government of Somalia’s state-building, security, and military reform initiatives. Both sides also voiced concern about the continued threat posed by the al-Shabaab militant group and its destabilizing impact on the Horn of Africa.
The EU welcomed Egypt’s plans to participate in the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) as part of ongoing efforts to promote peace and security. Egypt announced its participation in December 2024, four months after signing a military cooperation protocol with Somalia. At the time, Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said the deployment followed “a request from the Somali government and the approval of the African Union Peace and Security Council.”
Egyptian troops are expected to arrive in Somalia in the coming weeks, despite AUSSOM facing persistent funding challenges.
Both sides underlined that strategic cooperation is vital for advancing social services, reconstruction, and economic infrastructure in Somalia. They also emphasized that sustained international support is key to consolidating peace and development gains.
The conference concluded with an agreement to strengthen EU-Egypt coordination in Somalia and encourage broader international participation to ensure long-term stability and prosperity in the region.
Surce Hiiraan Online
