Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia and Egypt moved to deepen military ties on Sunday, when Somali National Army Commander Maj. Gen. Ibrahim Mohamed Mahmoud held talks with Egypt’s defense attaché to Somalia, Maj. Gen. Ahmed Fathi Abdelsattar, on cooperation and support for Somalia’s security forces.
In Mogadishu, the two officials centered their discussion on expanding military training, backing the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia, and broadening defense relations between the two countries.
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Mahmoud underscored the need to build on the long-standing partnership between Somalia and Egypt and to widen cooperation in the defense sector.
Abdelsattar reiterated Cairo’s pledge to stand with Somalia, with particular emphasis on helping improve security, stabilize the country and strengthen the Somali National Army’s operational capabilities.
The Somali commander also expressed appreciation to the Egyptian government for its continued support, especially in defense cooperation, training and efforts to build the capacity of Somali forces.
The meeting comes as Somalia presses ahead with efforts to strengthen its national army and take on a larger share of security responsibilities across the country.
