President Muse Bihi Abdi and the Commander of United States Forces in Africa (Africom)held Discussion on Security Cooperation in Hargeisa, Somaliland
Mr. Abdikarim Abdi Adan, Shares and Translate Somaliland Presidency Press Release for the benefit of wider audiences.
Today, May 12th, 2022 - President of Republic of Somaliland HE Muse Bihi Abdi welcomed to Somaliland General Stephen Townsend, Commander of the US African Command (AFRICOM), for discussion on advancing bilateral security interests in East Africa. General Townsend, the top US military official to visit Somaliland since 1991, was accompanied by US Ambassador Larry André and other US government officials.
President Muse Bihi Abdi today welcomed to Somaliland General Stephen Townsend, Commander of the US African Command (AFRICOM) and US Ambassador Larry André .
Somaliland Ministers of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Dr. Issa Keyd Mohamud welcoming to Somaliland General Stephen Townsend, Commander of the US African Command (AFRICOM) and US Ambassador Larry André and high level Delegation Members as they arrived at Egal International Airport, Somaliland.
The President thanked the delegation for their visit to Somaliland and said that they welcomed the security and military cooperation between Somaliland and the United States. During the meeting between the two sides at Egal International Airport in Hargeisa, President Muse Bihi Abdi noted, “That the visit of General Stephen Townsend is an important step towards laying the foundations for cooperation between Somaliland and In the United States, it marks the beginning of a new chapter in their bilateral relations. The Somaliland Coast Guard plays an important role in protecting the important waters of the Red Sea, which is of great benefit to all countries. A stronger, larger partnership between Somaliland and the African Command (AFRICOM) could enhance maritime security, and support trade and economic growth in East Africa.”
They welcomed the remarks by President Townsend and US Ambassador Larry André, who reaffirmed their commitment to security and military cooperation. During the visit to Somaliland, General Stephen Townsend and Ambassador Larry André visited Berbera Port and Berbera International Airport, both of which were recently expanded and modernized to improve service quality. the economy, humanitarian issues and security needs of Somaliland, its allies and the region. The visit of the Commander of the African Union Mission in Somalia (AFRICOM) follows the historic visit of President Muse Bihi Abdi to the United States in March, 2022 and the visit of the US Africa Command (AFRICOM) to Berbera in August last year.
The President was accompanied by the Ministers of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Dr. Issa Keyd Mohamud, Interior Minister Hon Mohamed Kahin Ahmed, Minister of Defense Hon Abdiqani Mohamud Aateye (Farid), Commanders of the Armed Forces, Major General Nuh Ismail Taani and Major General Mohamed Aden Sagadhi of Somaliland Police.
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Somaliland President greets US Ambassador Larry André during visit to Somaliland
The body language show the level of trust and friendships between the delegation and Somaliland Team led by the President
The Meeting has been a success and and the more partnership and collaborations the better for the benefit of more secure and stable region with prosperity for all.
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I hereby acknowledge the original Somali language version of the Press Release was issued and prepared by :- Mr. Nasir Yusuf Dahir - Director of Media of the Presidency of the Republic of Somaliland.
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