EUTM-S commander awarded Amisom medal for distinguished service

Amisom chief Francisco Madeira (L) awarded EUTM-S Force Commander Gen. BG Pietro ADDIS medal of honour for his service in the Horn of Africa. Photo: EUTM-S

European Union Training Mission – Somalia Mission Force Commander BG Pietro ADDIS, has been awarded with the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) medal for distinguished service in the Horn of Africa.

Amisom head Francisco Madeira acknowledged Gen. Addis’ dedicated service in Somalia as EUTM-S Mission Force Commander since 1st for July 2017.

In his remarks, Ambassador Madeira acknowledged the Italian officer for the European Union’s commitment in the country and for ensuring peace and stability in Somalia through the training and the advisory of the Somali National Army.

The EUTM-S Political Advisor Jean Michelle Dartaguiette was similarly awarded for his strong commitment.

Since 2010, EUTM – Somalia plays an essential role in the reform and enhancement of the capacity of Somali’s security institutions, providing military advice at the political and strategic levels to Somali authorities within the security institutions, and supporting the build-up of a sustainable Somali-owned military training system with a new training concept and training and advising in the Sector Headquarters.