- Egypt and Nigeria strengthen AU efforts
- African Union governance improvements
- Egypt-Nigeria joint political talks
Egypt and Nigeria are enhancing cooperation to improve the African Union’s (AU) performance, focusing on governance, budgeting, and the deployment of the AU Mission to Somalia (AMISOM).
High-Level Political Talks
Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and Nigerian counterpart Yusuf Tuggar held the 3rd round of political talks at the ministerial level in Cairo. Key discussions included regional peace, security, and cross-border terrorism challenges.
Expanding Bilateral Ties
Abdelatty emphasized the importance of stronger trade and investment ties, reflecting both nations’ leadership in Africa’s economy. He also called for joint efforts to create a model for regional and continental integration.
Regional Issues Addressed
Talks covered the situation in the Horn of Africa, Red Sea navigation security, and crises in Somalia and Sudan. Egypt shared its efforts in mediating the Gaza ceasefire and prisoner-swap deal, highlighting the importance of its phased execution.
Agreement Highlights
The meeting concluded with a joint declaration and a mutual visa exemption for diplomatic passport holders, underscoring a commitment to deepen ties.
This collaboration between Egypt and Nigeria demonstrates a unified approach to addressing Africa’s challenges and fostering continental progress.
