Abukar Osman

Mogadishu – The Cabinet of the Federal Government of Somalia, during their weekly meeting held today, approved a military and security memorandum of understanding between the Federal Government of Somalia and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which was presented to the Cabinet by the Ministry of Defense.

The meeting, chaired by the Prime Minister of Somalia, Hamza Abdi Barre, featured detailed reports on the overall security situation in the country, the progress made in the fight against Al-Shabaab, and an update on preparations and arrangements for this year’s Hajj operations.

The military and security agreement with Saudi Arabia is expected to enhance the quality of military training, equipment provision, and intelligence sharing, all of which will facilitate improved security across Somalia.

The relationship between Somalia and Saudi Arabia is strategic, based on mutual interests, particularly in the areas of security and economic development.

The governments of Somalia and Saudi Arabia have long maintained diverse cooperation in security, politics, economy, and social affairs.