Egypt and Eritrea sign maritime transport agreement to boost trade and logistics connectivity across the Red Sea
An agreement that supports trade and investment and opens up broader prospects for economic cooperation.
Written by: Mohammed Omran
Dr. Badr Abdel-Aati signedForeign Minister International Cooperation and Egyptians Abroad, and Lieutenant General Engineer Kamel El-Wazir, Minister of Transport, signed an agreement for cooperation in the field of maritime transport with the State of Eritrea in the presence of President Isaias Afwerki.
Egypt and Eritrea sign maritime transport agreement to boost trade and logistics connectivity across the Red Sea
This came during a visit by Dr. Badr Abdel-Aty, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptians Abroad, to the Eritrean capital, Asmara.
The agreement represents an important step towards strengthening logistical connectivity between the two countries, supporting trade and investment, and opening new horizons for economic and developmental cooperation, reflecting the keenness of the political leadership in both countries to elevate bilateral relations to broader levels and maximize the benefit from the strategic location of the two countries on the Red Sea.
In a separate context, Dr. Badr Abdel-Aati met with Foreign Minister The Minister of International Cooperation and Egyptians Abroad, Lieutenant General Engineer Kamel El-Wazir, Minister of Transport, met today with President Isaias Afwerki, President of the State of Eritrea, to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries and exchange views on developments in the regional situation in the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea region.
Minister Abdel-Aty conveyed President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi's greetings to his Eritrean counterpart, praising the deep-rooted historical relations between the two countries. He affirmed Egypt's full support for Eritrea in preserving its sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity, and its keenness to enhance economic and trade cooperation with Eritrea in various fields to achieve the common interests of both countries through the establishment of bilateral cooperation projects. He highlighted that the visiting delegation included a number of businessmen and representatives of the private sector, which contributes to strengthening partnerships in a number of priority sectors, most notably mining, transportation, pharmaceutical industries, and fisheries, as well as supporting capacity-building and training programs to qualify Eritrean personnel in various sectors.
Regarding the security of the Red Sea, Minister Abdel-Aty stressed that the governance and security of the Red Sea remain the exclusive responsibility of the littoral states, as it is a strategic passage directly linked to the national security of those states, and no non-littoral parties may engage in arrangements or understandings concerning it, stressing Egypt’s support for the Eritrean vision regarding the management of the Red Sea, and what it included in terms of emphasizing the unity and sovereignty of the states bordering it.
