Egypt, Sudan, Eritrea and Somalia leaders back Sudan unity, reject parallel entities

The leaders of Egypt, Sudan, Eritrea and Somalia have reaffirmed their support for Sudan’s unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity, and rejected the creation of any parallel entities or support for mercenaries. The announcement came during the consultative quadripartite summit held on October 4, 2026, in New Alamein City.

The summit concluded with the Alamein Joint Declaration, in which the leaders held extensive consultations on current regional and international issues, ways to strengthen political, trade and economic cooperation among the four countries, and the continuation of joint consultation and coordination.

Commitment to sovereignty and regional integration

The declaration emphasized the need to respect the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of countries in the region, uphold good neighborly relations, and reject interference in internal affairs under any pretext. The leaders also stressed the importance of supporting national institutions and promoting political and peaceful solutions to conflicts.

The meeting also addressed the importance of coordinating efforts to achieve regional stability, creating a favorable environment for sustainable development, and advancing economic and cultural ties to enhance integration and connectivity among the peoples of the participating countries.

Support for Sudan, Somalia and freedom of navigation

The statement reiterated support for Sudan’s unity and rejected the establishment of parallel entities or any external interference in its affairs, while encouraging the resumption of a Sudanese-led political process.

It also affirmed support for the unity and sovereignty of Somalia, rejecting any actions that would undermine its territorial integrity, as well as refusing to recognize the so-called 'Somaliland' or provide any support to it.

The statement highlighted support for Somalia’s efforts to combat terrorism and called on international partners to provide sustainable funding for the African Union Mission to Support the Somali Transition (AMISOM).

The leaders also reaffirmed their commitment to the principle of freedom of maritime navigation, stressing that governance of the Red Sea is the sole responsibility of its littoral states.

They emphasized the need to respect international law in managing transboundary rivers, particularly the Nile, and rejected any unilateral measures that could harm downstream countries.

Follow-up mechanism and appreciation for hosting

The leaders agreed to establish a mechanism to follow up on the summit’s outcomes, which will be held regularly, and to strengthen consultation and coordination among the four countries and their African partners. The presidents of Eritrea, Sudan and Somalia expressed their gratitude to Egypt for hosting the summit.