Spokesman for the Presidency, Counselor Ahmed Fahmy, said President El-Sisi confirmed Egypt’s commitment to promoting relations between the two countries, notably with regard to coordinating on regional security issues and solidifying cooperation and joint projects with Eritrea in an array of fields. President Afwerki stressed his country’s mutual keenness on further advancing bilateral relations with Egypt at various levels, particularly at the present time as the regional milieu is encountering numerous successive challenges.

The meeting also discussed the latest regional developments of mutual interest, particularly with regard to the Horn of Africa, Sudan, Somalia and Res Sea security issues. The two Presidents agreed to strengthen joint coordination and consultations to follow-up on these developments so as to reinforce security and stability in the region