Egypt Opens New Embassy in Mogadishu

GOOBJOOG NEWS | MOGADISHU: Egypt on Wednesday announced the re-opening of a newly constructed embassy in Mogadishu.

According to a statement from the Egyptian embassy, the move reiterates Egypt’s commitment to strengthening its fraternal relationship with Somalia.

“In light of the political leadership and the Egyptian state’s interest in enhancing cooperation and fraternal relations between Egypt and the Federal Republic of Somalia, the new headquarters of the Egyptian Embassy in Mogadishu was inaugurated today,” the statement reads.

The re-opening of the Egyptian embassy comes a few weeks after the EgyptAir began its direct flights between Cairo and Mogadishu, further cementing ties between the two nations.

The statement further stated that the new embassy will foster trade, economic relations, and cooperation across various sectors of mutual interest.

The embassy’s reopening coincides with Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s working visit to Cairo, where he is expected to meet with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi.

Somali government sources said the two leaders are set to discuss key issues, including security, economic cooperation, and regional developments.