The Head of African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) expects deeper working relations with the new Commander of Somali National Army (SNA).
Souef El-Amine, the ATMIS Head, held a meeting with Maj. Gen. Ibrahim Sheikh Muhyadin.
Maj. Gen. Muhyadin is the new Commander of the Defense Forces (CDF).
Their meeting took place on Friday in Mogadishu.
Several ATMIS and SNA senior officers attended the meeting too.
Maj. Hussein Mohamed and Badri Mohamud accompanied Maj. Gen. Muhyadin to the meeting.
Maj. Mohamed is the Acting Chief of Cabinet while Badri is the Adviser to the CDF.
El-Amine congratulated Maj. Gen. Muhyadin while wishing him success in the new office and expressing hope that their working relationship will thrive.