Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates, Badr Abdelatty, has welcomed U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau to Cairo for high level talks aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation between the two longtime allies. The meeting underscored what both sides described as the depth and durability of the Egypt–U.S. strategic partnership.

According to Egypt’s Foreign Ministry, the two officials praised close cooperation across political, economic and military spheres, and discussed ways to further enhance collaboration in areas including trade, investment and regional security. The talks come as Washington and Cairo continue to coordinate on key regional challenges amid heightened instability in parts of the Middle East and Africa.

Discussions also focused heavily on regional developments, including the war in Gaza, the ongoing conflict in Sudan, and security dynamics in the Horn of Africa. Abdelatty emphasized Egypt’s position on water security issues linked to the Nile, which remain a core national priority. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Tamim Khallaf said both sides commended ongoing coordination on regional files and reaffirmed their commitment to dialogue and diplomacy.

On the Horn of Africa, Abdelatty warned that any international recognition of the self-declared region of “Somaliland” would violate international law and undermine Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Egypt has consistently supported Somalia’s unity, aligning with broader African Union and Arab League positions on the issue.

Egypt and the United States have maintained a strategic partnership for more than four decades, anchored in defense cooperation, economic assistance, and diplomatic engagement on Middle East peace efforts. Officials say the latest talks reflect continued efforts to adapt the partnership to evolving regional and global challenges.