Doraleh, Djibouti – The Commander of the Djibouti Coast Guard, Colonel Wais Omar Bogoreh, welcomed a delegation led by Kęstutis Lančinskas, Head of Mission for EUCAP Somalia, in Doraleh. Also present at the meeting was Dania Cossa, Head of Operations for EUCAP Somalia. The discussions focused on enhancing maritime security cooperation and strengthening collaboration between the two sides.

The leaders engaged in an in-depth analysis of security concerns in the Red Sea, the Gulf of Aden, and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, which are critical for global trade and regional maritime stability.

Key Discussion Points:

• Strategies to enhance maritime surveillance and counter threats such as piracy and illegal activities in regional waters.
• The importance of search and rescue operations to safeguard lives at sea.
• Strengthening cooperation in combating maritime crimes, improving capacity-building efforts through training, and supporting maritime security operations.

The meeting between the Djibouti Coast Guard Commander and EUCAP Somalia officials was described as fruitful, paving the way for enhanced collaboration between the two entities.

Given that maritime security remains a top priority for the region, the partnership between the Djibouti Coast Guard and EUCAP Somalia is expected to play a vital role in ensuring safer waterways and maintaining secure passage for international shipping vessels.