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Middle East
27-04-2025
- Politics
- Middle East
OPEN// PM: Egypt committed to supporting Somali president's vision for unified, prosperous state
CAIRO, April 25 (MENA) - Egypt has always been, and will always remain, committed to supporting the Federal Republic of Somalia, together with the international community, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli said. Madbouli made the remarks while participating on behalf of President Abdel Fattah El Sisi in the Extraordinary Summit of the Troop Contributing Countries (TCCs) to the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), held in Entebbe on Friday. He emphasized Egypt's unwavering support for Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's vision of establishing a unified and prosperous state. 'The decision to lift the long-standing arms embargo, the adoption of tangible measures to alleviate Somalia's debt burden, and holding the Somali Security Conference in December 2023, have created political momentum that benefitted Somalia's national army,' the premier noted in a speech during the summit, in the presence of Minister of Foreign, Emigration and Expatriates Affairs Badr Abdelatty. 'But unfortunately, despite such momentum, we witnessed a state of uncertainty and obscurity in the international community's priorities throughout 2024, which gave Al-Shabaab group an opportunity to regain strength and undermine hard-won gains achieved by the Somali National Army in 2022 and 2023," the premier said. He added that the establishment of AUSSOM provides an opportunity for the international community to renew its commitment and demonstrate its determination to help the people of Somalia in their pursuit of peace, stability, and development. 'Egypt welcomes the opportunity offered by this well-timed summit for the Federal Government of Somalia and its partner countries to develop a clear approach to reviving AUSSOM, overcoming the mounting threats posed by terrorists, and preserving Somalia's unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity,' the prime minister said. He asserted the need to focus on mobilizing all necessary resources to enable the Somali National Army to safeguard its substantial gains on the ground. The summit aims to define the roles, commitments, and contributions of troop- and police-contributing countries involved in the new African mission to Somalia. (MENA) M A A/M S H
See - Sada Elbalad
25-04-2025
- Politics
- See - Sada Elbalad
Prime Minister: Egypt Committed to Supporting Unified Somalia
Taarek Refaat Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly affirmed Egypt's unwavering and clear support for Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's vision for establishing a unified and prosperous state. The prime minister emphasized that Egypt has been and will remain committed, alongside the international community, to supporting the sisterly Federal Republic of Somalia. He also noted the decision to lift the long-standing arms embargo, the adoption of concrete measures to alleviate the debt burden, and the holding of the Somali Security Conference in December 2023. He emphasized that these measures have created political and practical momentum in favor of the Somali National Army. This came during the Prime Minister's participation, on behalf of the President of the Republic, in the opening session of the Extraordinary Summit of Troop Contributing Countries to the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM), held, April 25, in Entebbe, Uganda. The meeting was attended by Badr Abdel Aty, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Immigration, and Egyptian Expatriates Affairs. Madbouly added, "However, it is unfortunate that, amid this momentum, we witnessed throughout 2024 a state of uncertainty and lack of clarity in the international community's prioritization, allowing Al-Shabaab to regain its strength and threaten the hard-won gains achieved by the Somali National Army throughout 2022 and 2023." He continued, "We believe that the establishment of the African Union Support Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) provides an opportunity for the international community to refocus its efforts, renew its commitment, and demonstrate its resolve to assist the brotherly people of Somalia in their pursuit of peace, stability, and development." He emphasized Egypt's welcome of the opportunity offered by this summit, given its opportune timing, for the Federal Government of Somalia and its partner countries to chart a clear path toward revitalizing the African Union Mission, overcoming the growing threat posed by terrorists, and preserving the unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of Somalia. Madbouly expressed Egypt's conviction that the role of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) stems from a collective conviction that the Federal Government of Somalia must possess the necessary means to lead this process. He emphasized the need to focus attention on mobilizing all necessary empowerment tools for Somalia, and to increase its strength and training programs under the auspices of AUSSOM, to empower the Somali National Army and ensure its ability to maintain the operational gains it has achieved previously. On his part, the Somali President expressed his appreciation to the countries contributing troops to the African Union Mission, stressing the need to exert greater efforts to achieve stability in Somalia in cooperation with the Federal Government. He emphasized that the current development witnessed in Somalia is a result of the support provided by international partners, noting the internal dialogue among the people of Somalia and its success in achieving consensus on many issues. He called on the people of Somalia to rise above differences and cooperate in order to build Somalia. He also addressed the Somali military's counterterrorism efforts, but noted the challenges of rebuilding and supporting the Somali army, as well as providing the necessary funding for the African Union mission to enable it to carry out its work. 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See - Sada Elbalad
25-04-2025
- Business
- See - Sada Elbalad
Egypt to Participate in Extraordinary Summit of Troop-contributing Countries to AU Mission in Somalia
Taarek Refaat Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly arrived at Entebbe International Airport in Uganda, where he is scheduled to head the Egyptian delegation, on behalf of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, to the Extraordinary Summit of Troop Contributing Countries to the African Union Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), hosted by Entebbe on Friday. The Prime Minister is scheduled to deliver Egypt's speech at the summit. The summit will also include a closed session for heads of state and government, followed by a group photo of the heads of state and government. The delegations will meet in a plenary session, followed by the adoption of the joint summit statement. This summit comes in the context of the transition from the African Transitional Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) to the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSOM), which officially began its mission in January 2025, pursuant to Security Council Resolution 2767 of 2024. read more CBE: Deposits in Local Currency Hit EGP 5.25 Trillion Morocco Plans to Spend $1 Billion to Mitigate Drought Effect Gov't Approves Final Version of State Ownership Policy Document Egypt's Economy Expected to Grow 5% by the end of 2022/23- Minister Qatar Agrees to Supply Germany with LNG for 15 Years Business Oil Prices Descend amid Anticipation of Additional US Strategic Petroleum Reserves Business Suez Canal Records $704 Million, Historically Highest Monthly Revenue Business Egypt's Stock Exchange Earns EGP 4.9 Billion on Tuesday Business Wheat delivery season commences on April 15 News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia Lifestyle Pistachio and Raspberry Cheesecake Domes Recipe News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Videos & Features Bouchra Dahlab Crowned Miss Arab World 2025 .. Reem Ganzoury Wins Miss Arab Africa Title (VIDEO) Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple
Egypt Today
25-04-2025
- Politics
- Egypt Today
Egypt's PM attends Entebbe Summit on AU Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia
The Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly arrived Entebbe on April 25, 2025 to participate in the extraordinary summit of troop-contributing countries to the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM)- press CAIRO – 25 April 2025: On behalf of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly traveled to Uganda to lead the Egyptian delegation at the Extraordinary Summit of the Troop Contributing Countries (TCCs) to the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), held in Entebbe. The Prime Minister is set to deliver Egypt's official address during the summit. The proceedings will include a closed session for heads of state and government, followed by a group photo of the delegation leaders, and then a plenary session. The summit will conclude with the adoption of a joint statement. This summit is being held as part of the transition from the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) to the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), which officially commenced operations in January 2025, in accordance with UN Security Council Resolution 2767 of 2024. The gathering aims to define the roles, commitments, and contributions of troop- and police-contributing countries involved in the new African mission to Somalia. Egypt has consistently expressed its unwavering support for Somalia's unity and territorial integrity, particularly amid recent tensions between Somalia and Ethiopia following a controversial agreement signed in January 2024 between Ethiopia and Somaliland—a self-declared, unrecognized state. The agreement, which potentially grants Ethiopia access to the sea in exchange for recognizing Somaliland, was strongly rejected by Somalia as a violation of its sovereignty. However, in December 2024, Somalia and Ethiopia reached a resolution through a mediated agreement facilitated by Ankara.
Arab News
28-02-2025
- Politics
- Arab News
Arab unity on Gaza will help ‘guide the path forward,' UN chief says ahead of Cairo summit
NEW YORK: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for the Arab world to show unity ahead of a major summit next week to discuss the rebuilding of Gaza, which he said has become 'a nexus of death, displacement, hunger, and disease' following 15 months of Israeli military action in the enclave. A unified response among Arab nations 'will help guide the way forward' in efforts to bring stability to the region, he said. The UN chief will attend the Extraordinary Summit of the League of Arab States in Cairo next Tuesday. Speaking ahead of the conference, Guterres reiterated the UN's rejection of any ethnic cleansing of Palestinians and emphasized the need to establish a unified Palestinian government that enjoys the support of its people. 'There must be no long-term Israeli military presence in Gaza, and any transitional arrangements should aim to achieve a unified Palestinian government,' he said. Guterres also called for urgent de-escalation in the West Bank, urging an end to settlement expansion and violence against civilians. The UN secretary-general reiterated his call for a two-state solution, underscoring the need for Israel and Palestine to coexist peacefully in accordance with international law. 'The Palestinian people must have the right to govern themselves, chart their own future, and live in freedom and security,' he said, stressing that the only path to lasting peace is through a negotiated two-state solution with Jerusalem as the capital of both states. In Cairo, Guterres is expected to outline these key priorities to leaders from across the Arab world, calling for unified action to bring stability to the region. 'Their unified position will help guide the way forward,' he said. The Cairo summit represents a critical moment for international diplomacy as efforts intensify to secure a lasting resolution to the Gaza crisis and lay the groundwork for future peace in the region, amid a fragile ceasefire. Since the Hamas attacks on Israel on Oct. 7, Gaza has experienced unprecedented destruction. 'Hospitals, schools, and water facilities have been destroyed and reduced to rubble,' Guterres said. He warned that 'the risk of further destruction looms over the population.' The UN chief urged all parties involved in the ceasefire and hostage deal to uphold their commitments. 'The parties must spare no effort to avoid a breakdown of this deal,' Guterres said. 'The coming days are critical,' he warned, emphasizing the importance of ensuring the safe, dignified, and unconditional release of hostages, alongside the continued flow of humanitarian aid to those in desperate need. He called for the humanitarian lifeline to remain open and for continued support for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East. Since the temporary ceasefire was brokered, humanitarian agencies have managed to scale up operations in Gaza, delivering essential aid, food, water, and medical supplies. 'With the right conditions and access, we can do far more,' Guterres said. However, the UN chief made it clear that ending the immediate humanitarian crisis is only the first step. He called for a comprehensive political framework to address Gaza's long-term recovery, which must be grounded in international law and ensure the preservation of Palestinian sovereignty. Guterres also called for tangible steps toward peace and stability, based on 'clear principles.' 'This means staying true to the bedrock of international law,' he said. 'It means preventing any form of ethnic cleansing. It means there should be no long-term Israeli military presence in Gaza. 'It means addressing Israel's legitimate security concerns. It means accountability for violations of international law.'
