MOGADISHU (Halbeeg News)-Somali Minister for Defense, Hassan Ali Mohamed on Tuesday held talks with officials from EU in Mogadishu.
Several EU countries support the Somali government in training Somali National Army.
The government has been struggling to revive its forces which once called ‘lions of Africa’.
The officials discussed wide range issues including security, training, and collaborations of the sides.
EU officials pledged to accelerate training of Somali military in a bid to enhance fight against al-Shabaab.
For his part, Mohamed commended EU for their tireless efforts to help rebuild its forces.
“We appreciate your support to rebuild our military as well as the other support to the federal government,” Mohamed lauded.
The EU Capacity Building Mission in Somalia (EUCAP) conducts the vital training which it aims at helping Somalia in enhancing local forces capability in maintaining the security of the country.
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