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The heads of state agreed to develop and deepen cooperation and coordination between the three countries to enhance the capabilities of the Somali state institutions to confront various internal and external challenges and to enable the Somali National Federal Army to confront terrorism in all its forms, protect its land and sea borders, and maintain its territorial integrity,” according to the statement.
The heads of state of Egypt and Somalia flew into Asmara this week at the invitation of President Isaias Afwerki amid rising regional tensions. In a joint statement released on October 10, 2024, the three leaders vowed to provide all forms of support to Somali security forces and protect Somalia’s sovereignty.
The heads of state agreed to develop and deepen cooperation and coordination between the three countries to enhance the capabilities of the Somali state institutions to confront various internal and external challenges, and to enable the Somali National Federal Army to confront terrorism in all its forms, protect its land and sea borders, and maintain its territorial integrity,” according to the statement.
The trio also commended Egypt for sending troops as part of peacekeeping efforts in Somalia. Mogadishu this week said Ethiopia cannot be part of the AU peacekeeping mission set to begin in 2025 unless Addis Ababa backtracks on its MoU with Somaliland.
The leaders of the three countries also agreed to establish a Joint Tripartite Committee of the Foreign Ministers of Eritrea, Egypt, and Somalia for strategic cooperation in all fields.
Although none of the three explicitly mentioned Ethiopia, analysts conclude the Asmara axis is inevitably centered around countering Ethiopian influence in the region.
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It is significant to note that during his first speech as incoming president on Monday, Taye Atskeselssie stated that Ethiopia will continue pursuing the realization of the MoU signed with Somaliland.-
