MOGADISHU, Somalia — The commander of Somalia’s armed forces, Brigadier General Ibrahim Mohamed Mohamud, held talks in Mogadishu with the commander of Italy’s Joint Operations Command, Lieutenant General Giovanni Maria Iannucci, during an official visit to Somalia.
Italian Ambassador to Somalia Pier Mario Daccò Coppi also attended the meeting, which focused on strengthening strategic cooperation between Somalia and Italy in defence and security.
The officials discussed recent security developments in the region, with particular attention to the situation in the Red Sea and its potential implications for security in Somalia and the wider region, as well as the movement of international trade.
They also discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in addressing shared security threats and maintaining Italy’s strategic support for the Somali National Army.
The meeting comes as Somalia and its international partners continue efforts to strengthen the country’s security institutions and address evolving security challenges in the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea region.
