Egypt - Eritrea & Red Sea Security
Egypt has reaffirmed its full support for Eritrea's sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity, while calling for stronger bilateral cooperation and closer coordination on security and stability in the Horn of Africa and Red Sea region.
Key Highlights
Eritrea: Egypt reaffirms full support for the country's sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity
Economic ties: Cairo seeks greater trade, investment and participation by Egyptian companies in Eritrean development projects
Horn of Africa: Both sides discuss regional security, stability and preservation of national institutions
Red Sea: Egypt and Eritrea stress that security and governance of the waterway belong to its littoral states
Alamein summit: Ministers discuss follow-up to the quadrilateral consultative meeting and implementation of its outcomes
Cairo and Asmara Deepen Coordination
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty conveyed the message during a phone call with his Eritrean counterpart, Osman Saleh, on Tuesday, October 27, as part of ongoing consultations between Cairo and Asmara on bilateral relations and regional developments.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Nader Zaki said Abdelatty highlighted the longstanding ties between the two countries and Egypt's commitment to expanding economic cooperation, increasing bilateral trade and encouraging joint investment.
The foreign minister also emphasized the importance of greater participation by Egyptian companies in development projects in Eritrea, with the aim of advancing the shared interests of both countries.
Trade: Expanding bilateral commercial ties
Investment: Encouraging new joint projects
Development: Greater participation by Egyptian companies in Eritrea
The two ministers exchanged views on developments in the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea, with Abdelatty reiterating Egypt's longstanding position in support of the sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity of countries across the region.
He also stressed the importance of preserving national institutions as part of efforts to maintain regional security and stability.
Regional Stability Through Strong States
Egypt reiterated its support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of countries across the Horn of Africa, while stressing the importance of preserving national institutions as a foundation for regional stability.
Red Sea Security for Littoral States
Both ministers emphasized that responsibility for the security and governance of the Red Sea rests exclusively with its littoral states.
Red Sea Security Principle
Egypt and Eritrea stressed that the security and governance of the Red Sea are the exclusive responsibility of the states bordering the strategic waterway.
The position reflects the importance Cairo and Asmara attach to coordination among countries bordering the strategic waterway.
Following Up on the Alamein Summit
The call also addressed ways to follow up on the outcomes of the quadrilateral consultative summit hosted in Alamein.
The ministers discussed the importance of translating the summit's outcomes into further efforts to promote security, stability, development and de-escalation across the Horn of Africa and Red Sea region.
From Consultation to Implementation
Cairo and Asmara are seeking to translate regional consultations into practical coordination on security, de-escalation, development and stability across the Horn of Africa and Red Sea.
The discussions underscored Egypt and Eritrea's commitment to maintaining diplomatic coordination on regional challenges while expanding economic and development cooperation.
Tue, Oct. 27, 2026
