May 18, 2026

Interview conducted by:Salahadin Hussien
May 18, 2026 Shabait.com
A senior Egyptian delegation led by Foreign Minister Dr. Badr Abdelatty, along with Egypt’s Minister of Transport and CEOs from key transport, energy, and mining sectors, visited Eritrea on the weekend and held discussions at the Denden Guest House with President Isaias Afwerki. The talks focused on deepening all-rounded bilateral ties and shared regional and international issues. On that occasion, the two sides also signed a Maritime Transport Agreement to develop cooperation in the shipping sector. Eri-TV’s Salahadin Hussien sat down with Egypt’s Foreign Minister to unpack the outcome of the visit, the vision for bilateral economic collaboration, and the broader regional implications. Excerpts follow.