CAIRO — Egypt is seeking to strengthen diplomatic coordination between Egypt, Somalia and Greece amid growing regional competition involving the Horn of Africa and the Eastern Mediterranean.
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty has emphasized Cairo’s support for Somalia’s sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity, while discussions between the two countries have also focused on security, development and institutional cooperation.
Greece, which has also expressed support for Somalia’s territorial integrity, maintains close strategic relations with Egypt. The two countries have expanded cooperation on regional security, maritime issues, energy and economic interests.
However, Greece’s position toward Somalia is also being viewed through the broader context of Türkiye’s expanding strategic role in Somalia. Ankara has developed significant security, economic and institutional ties with Mogadishu, making Türkiye an increasingly important actor in the Horn of Africa.
Somali political observers have linked the emerging Egyptian-Greek engagement with wider regional competition, although there is no clear public evidence that Greece officially regards Somalia as part of a Turkish expansion project.
The diplomatic atmosphere has also been affected by recent remarks attributed to Somali parliamentary leadership that reportedly drew criticism from Greece. The specific statement and the official Greek response remain important to establishing the full context.
The developments highlight the growing strategic importance of Somalia as Egypt, Greece and Türkiye pursue their respective interests in the Horn of Africa and the wider region.
