Leaders from Egypt, Sudan, Eritrea, and Somalia issued the El Alamein Joint Declaration, opposing unilateral actions and asserting Red Sea littoral states' role, amidst severely strained relations with Ethiopia. This declaration underscores a convergence of disputes over critical issues like the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, maritime access, and border conflicts, intensifying diplomatic pressure on Addis Ababa. The summit highlighted the complex regional dynamics surrounding Ethiopia's relations with its neighbors.