Somalia, Egypt Discuss Strengthening Defence and Security Cooperation
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MOGADISHU, June 16 — Somalia’s Defence Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi met on Monday with Egypt’s Assistant Foreign Minister for African Affairs, Mohamed Karim Fouad, to discuss ways of enhancing bilateral ties, with a particular focus on defence and security cooperation.
Reported by Shabelle Media ↗The meeting took place on June 16.
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- English / Soomaali
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Shabelle Media
The meeting took place on June 16.
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The meeting took place on Sunday.
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SONNA English
The discussions included support for the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia.
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The meeting also addressed support for the African Union mission in Somalia.
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Shabelle Media
The Commander of the Somali National Army met with the Defense Attaché of the Egyptian Embassy in Somalia.
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Somali National Army Commander met with Egypt’s defense attaché.
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Shabelle Media
Somalia's Defence Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi met with Egypt's Assistant Foreign Minister for African Affairs, Mohamed Karim Fouad.
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Shabelle Media
The talks focused on enhancing bilateral ties, particularly in defence and security cooperation.
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Shabelle Media
Fiqi expressed appreciation for Egypt's support for Somalia's unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity.
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Shabelle Media
Fouad praised the progress made by the Somali government in its fight against terrorism.
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Shabelle Media
The meeting aimed to strengthen cooperation in security and defence.
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SONNA English
Major General Ibrahim Mohamed Mahmoud is the Commander of the Somali National Army.
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SONNA English
Major General Ahmed Fathi Abdelsattar is the Defense Attaché of the Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt in Somalia.
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SONNA English
The meeting focused on enhancing bilateral military cooperation.
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SONNA English
Egypt is committed to continuing its support for Somalia.
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SONNA English
The SNA Commander expressed appreciation to the Egyptian government for its continued support.
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Shabelle Media
The meeting focused on strengthening defense cooperation and military training.
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Shabelle Media
The Commander emphasized the importance of strengthening historical ties and strategic cooperation between Somalia and Egypt.
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Shabelle Media
The Egyptian Defense Attaché confirmed Egypt's commitment to continue supporting Somalia.
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Shabelle Media
The Commander thanked the Egyptian government for its ongoing support to Somalia.
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Hiiraan Online
The discussion was about military cooperation.
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Hiiraan Online
The meeting included discussions on support for Somalia’s security sector.
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Most recent report · 16 June 2026 08:30 UTC
Somalia, Egypt Discuss Strengthening Defence and Security Cooperation
The talks focused on deepening relations between Somalia and Egypt, particularly in security and military affairs.
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14 June 2026 · 05:58 UTC
The Commander of the Somali National Army Meets with the Defense Attaché of the Egyptian Embassy
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Most recent report · 15 June 2026 05:57 UTC
Somali army chief, Egyptian defense attaché discuss military cooperation
The meeting focused on military cooperation between Somalia and Egypt.
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Most recent report · 14 June 2026 02:12 UTC
Somali Army Chief, Egyptian Defense Attaché Discuss Strengthening Military Cooperation
The meeting focused on strengthening collaboration in military training and support for the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia.
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14 June 2026 02:12 – 16 June 2026 08:30 · UTC
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Somalia, Egypt Discuss Strengthening Defence and Security Cooperation
Somalia’s Defence Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi met with Egypt’s Assistant Foreign Minister for Af…
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Somali army chief, Egyptian defense attaché discuss military cooperation
Somali National Army Commander Maj. Gen. Ibrahim Mohamed Mahmoud met with Egypt’s defense attach…
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The Commander of the Somali National Army Meets with the Defense Attaché of the Egyptian Embassy
The Commander of the Somali National Army (SNA), Brigadier General Ibrahim Mohamed Mahmoud, held a meeting with the Defense Attaché of the Arab…
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Somali Army Chief, Egyptian Defense Attaché Discuss Strengthening Military Cooperation
Major General Ibrahim Mohamed Mahmoud of the Somali National Army met with Major General Ahmed F…
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- English + Soomaali
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