The Commander of the Somali National Army and officials from the European Union discuss military training

MUQDISHO — The Commander of the Somali National Army, Major General Ibrahim Mohamed Mahmoud, held a meeting with the Commander of the European Union Training Mission in Somalia (EUTM-Somalia), Brigadier General Ivan Falasca, which focused on strengthening the training and capacity building of the Somali forces.

The meeting discussed the development of knowledge and skills of the soldiers and officers of the Somali National Army, and the enhancement of the quality of military training programs. Both sides emphasized the importance of building a professional, prepared national army capable of fulfilling the country's security responsibilities.

They also agreed on the importance of continuing cooperation and support to improve the quality, capability, and operational capacity of the Somali National Army. The European Union Training Mission in Somalia supports the development of Somalia's security forces, focusing on military training and advising, as the country strives to strengthen its national security institutions.

The meeting discussed the development of knowledge and skills of the soldiers and officers of the Somali National Army, and the enhancement of the quality of military training programs.

Both sides emphasized the importance of building a professional, prepared national army capable of fulfilling the country's security responsibilities.

They also agreed on the importance of continuing cooperation and support to improve the quality, capability, and operational capacity of the Somali National Army.

The European Union Training Mission in Somalia supports the development of Somalia's security forces, focusing on military training and advice, while the country is making efforts to strengthen its national security institutions.