MOGADISHU, December 18, 2025 (Somalia Tribune) – Somalia’s Defence Minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi on Wednesday held talks in Mogadishu with his Djiboutian counterpart, Hassan Omar Mohamed, focusing on strengthening bilateral cooperation in security and defence, officials said.
The Djiboutian defence minister arrived in the Somali capital to attend the 35th Ordinary Session of the Council of Defence and Security Ministers of the Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF), a regional security mechanism aimed at promoting peace and stability across East Africa.
During the meeting, the two ministers discussed ways to enhance strategic collaboration on defence and security, as well as broader regional coordination to address shared challenges and support stability in the Horn of Africa.
Minister Fiqi praised Djibouti’s longstanding role in Somalia’s state-building and security efforts, particularly its contribution to the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM). He described Djibouti’s involvement as a reflection of strong fraternal ties and sustained support between the two neighbouring countries.
The talks were attended by Somali National Army Chief Major General Odowaa Yusuf Rage, Djibouti’s ambassador to Somalia Mohamed Ibrahim Yusuf, and senior officials from both delegations
