President Abdel Fattah El Sisi has praised historic and distinguished relations between Egypt and Somalia.
Egypt is ready to provide Somalia with all possible support to help it build its state institutions, Sisi stressed during a meeting with visiting Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed.
According to Presidential Spokesman Alaa Youssef, the talks between the two presidents focused on how to boost bilateral relations in all fields, as well as the latest security developments in Somalia.
Egypt is keen on activating all aspects of cooperation with Somalia, particularly in the economic and trade fields, Sisi said.
Mohamed, for his part, praised the historic role played by Egypt in support of Somalia in the past period.
He also urged Sisi to give a push to trade and economic ties between the two countries in the coming period.

Source: Mena