Lt. Gen. Sam Kavuma, the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) Force Commander met with the Finnish Ambassador to Somalia, Pirkka Tapiola to discuss Somalia’s security situation .
During their meeting, they discussed ATMIS’ impending transition to the AU Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) too.
Held at the ATMIS Mission Headquarters in Mogadishu, the discussion underscored Finland’s support for Somalia’s stabilization efforts and the ongoing shift from ATMIS to AUSSOM, which aims to strengthen Somalia’s self-reliance in security.
Amb. Tapiola was accompanied by Jussi Tanner, Director General of Consular Services at Finland’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The presence of Nelli Mikkola, Deputy Head of Mission for Somalia, signals Finland’s commitment to regional stability and collaboration in Somalia’s peace-building efforts.