DOHA, QATAR — Djibouti’s Chief of the Republican Guard, Mohamed Djama Doualeh, was officially received in Doha for high-level discussions with Major General Hazza Bin Khalil Al Chhawani, Commander of Qatar’s Amiri Guard, aimed at strengthening bilateral military ties between the two nations.

The visit focused on advancing strategic cooperation, including military training, capacity building, and joint security frameworks. Doualeh was accompanied by a senior delegation led by Dayib Doubad Robleh, Djibouti’s Ambassador to Qatar.

During the meetings, both sides emphasized the importance of enhancing collaboration through specialized training programs and mutual exchanges of security expertise. “This meeting reflects our strong commitment to building a lasting partnership that addresses current security challenges,” said Doualeh.

Operational and Strategic Engagements

The Djiboutian delegation toured the Amiri Guard Operations Center, where they observed tactical drills and reviewed the structural organization of Qatar’s elite security unit. The visit underscored both nations’ interest in expanding operational knowledge sharing and institutional cooperation in the defense sector.

Diplomatic and Military Bond Strengthened

The visit concluded with an exchange of official gifts and a formal dinner at the Doha Diplomatic Club, marking a symbolic reinforcement of the growing military and diplomatic ties between Djibouti and Qatar.

This engagement is part of broader regional efforts to bolster security collaboration in the Gulf and the Horn of Africa through strategic partnerships rooted in mutual trust and shared objectives.