Somalia and the African Union Discuss Security Achievements

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Somalia, Hamza Aden Haadoow, met in Addis Ababa with Bankole Adeoye, the African Union official responsible for political affairs, peace, and security.

The meeting discussed the protection of the gains made in Somalia's security and the strengthening of cooperation between the Somali government and the African Union.

This meeting took place following a meeting chaired by the Federal Government of Somalia, which focused on how to maintain the progress made in the country's security.

Hamza Aden Haadoow shared with Adeoye a report on the latest developments in Somalia regarding security, politics, and the economy, as stated in the report from the Somali government.

Both sides also emphasized the importance of Somalia and the African Union continuing to maintain a unified stance and jointly support the agenda led by the Somali government.

They agreed that the cooperation between the two sides is crucial for supporting Somalia's priorities and addressing the security and political challenges facing the country.

The meeting comes at a time when Somalia is working with the African Union on security issues and efforts to further strengthen the capacity of the country's forces in the fight against Al-Shabaab.

The African Union has played a significant role in supporting Somalia's security forces, with the continuation of international support and the transfer of security responsibilities to Somali forces still being key issues for both sides.

No specific details were provided about agreements reached during the meeting or new security commitments.