Friday October 24, 2025
Cairo (HOL) - 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.