The Chief of Defence Forces of the Somali National Army, Brig Gen Ibrahim Mohamed Mohamud, has commended Uganda for its continued training and mentorship support to Somali forces, calling for the partnership to be strengthened.
Brig Gen Mohamud made the remarks during a meeting with Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, at the Special Forces Command headquarters. He thanked Uganda for inviting the Somali delegation to the inaugural African Defence Chiefs’ Conference on Military Operations Other Than War, describing it as an important platform for learning and sharing experiences.
The Somali military chief also briefed Gen. Kainerugaba on the security situation in Somalia amid the country’s election season and praised the UPDF’s contribution to building the capacity of the Somali National Army.
Gen. Kainerugaba reaffirmed Uganda’s commitment to supporting Somalia and its armed forces, noting the longstanding relationship between the two countries.
The two commanders further agreed to broaden Uganda-Somalia relations beyond security to include economic and social cooperation. They encouraged Ugandan investors to explore opportunities in Somalia as peace and stability continue to improve.
The meeting was attended by senior UPDF officers, including Chief of Joint Staff Lt Gen Jack Bakasumba.
