By Mohamed Abdi - Reporter
DJIBOUTI, 23 August 2026 - Djibouti and Egypt discussed Red Sea security and regional developments during a phone call on Saturday, officials said.
Djibouti's Foreign Minister Abdoulkader Houssein Omar spoke with Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty to review bilateral relations and regional issues.
The two ministers discussed ways to strengthen cooperation and reviewed developments in the Arab and African regions, with a focus on the Red Sea, a strategic waterway for both countries.
They stressed the need for continued coordination and regular consultations to bolster security and stability amid political and security challenges in the region.
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The ministers emphasized safeguarding freedom of navigation and the flow of international trade through the Red Sea, a critical corridor connecting global markets.
The call is part of ongoing consultations between the two countries on issues of mutual interest.
Djibouti, near the strategic Bab al-Mandab Strait, and Egypt, which controls the Suez Canal, both play key roles in securing international trade through the Red Sea.