Egypt: Somalia, Egypt Discuss Strengthening Defence and Security Cooperation

Mogadishu — Somalia’s Defence Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi met on Monday with Egypt’s Assistant Foreign Minister for African Affairs, Mohamed Karim Fouad, to discuss ways of enhancing bilateral ties, with a particular focus on defence and security cooperation.

According to Somali officials, the talks centered on deepening relations between Mogadishu and Cairo and expanding collaboration in areas related to security and military affairs amid Somalia’s ongoing efforts to combat militant groups.