Cairo, Egypt – Somalia’s Defense Minister, Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, convened a strategic meeting in Cairo today with his Yemeni counterpart Lieutenant General Mohsen Mohammed Ahmed Al-Daari.
The senior-level discussions centered on enhancing defense collaboration and protecting the vital maritime passage connecting the two nations. The gathering included the Commander of the Somali National Armed Forces (SNAF), Major General Odowaa Yusuf Rage, along with other high-ranking military officers from both countries.
At the core of the deliberations was the pressing requirement to reinforce maritime security in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. Both officials examined collaborative approaches to combat the illegal transfer of weapons, which terrorist organizations utilize to undermine regional stability.
Fiqi and Lt. Gen. Al-Daari highlighted the significance of a unified approach to combat unauthorized arms trade and additional security threats utilizing the common water routes. They concurred on the importance of regulating all forms of unlawful movement to protect both regional stability and global maritime security.
This gathering demonstrates the Federal Government of Somalia’s dedication to regional alliances within its comprehensive strategy to eliminate terrorism and protect its frontiers.
