Mogadishu, Somalia — December 18, 2025 Somalia and Djibouti Strengthen Defense Cooperation during Mogadishu Ministerial Meeting. MOGADISHU, Somalia — The Federal Government of Somalia’s Minister of Defense, H. E.
Ahmed Moalim Fiqi, welcomed his Djiboutian counterpart, H. E. Hassan Omar Mohamed, to Mogadishu for a strategic meeting aimed at bolstering defense and security ties between the two nations.
The high — level discussions took place amidst the 35th Ordinary Session of the Council of Ministers of Defense and Security of the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) in the Somali capital. Minister Fiqi expressed deep appreciation for Djibouti’s support in Somalia’s state-building process, singling out Djibouti’s involvement in the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM). He highlighted the significance of this participation, emphasizing the strong bonds of brotherhood between the two nations.
During the meeting, both ministers focused on enhancing strategic cooperation in the areas of security and defense. They also discussed broader regional collaboration to maintain stability and peace in the Horn of Africa region.
The Chief of the Somali National Army, Major General Odawa Yusuf Rage, the Djiboutian Ambassador to Somalia, Mr.
Mohamed Ibrahim Yusuf, and other senior officials from both countries were present.
The meeting is a significant step in solidifying the defense partnership between Somalia and Djibouti, reflecting a shared commitment to regional security.
The two nations have been working closely together to counteract instability and violence in the region, a collaboration that is expected to continue and possibly expand in the coming years.
Further details on the outcomes of the meeting and the specific measures to be implemented are expected to be released in the near future.
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Source: sonna.
