Serbia to work with Somalia in enhancing the security sector

GOOBJOOG NEWS | BELGRADE: The Federal Government of Somalia and the government of Serbia have entered a deal that will see the two nations work together in improving the security sector.

During a meeting between Somali Police Commissioner Gen. Sulub Ahmed Firin and Serbia’s interior minister and Chief of Police Bratislav Gašić, Deputy Commander of Serbian Police General Miomir Pajić held in Belgrade, Serbia, the leaders discussed avenues of cooperation in the -terrorism, anti-corruption, cross-border crime, and criminal investigation departments.

As part of this cooperation, 44 Somali police officers will soon receive training in Serbia adding to a growing number of Somali security forces who have received training in the country, including the Somali presidential palace guards.

In April, a delegation of Somali officials including the Minister of Interior Security Mohamed Sheikh Ali (Doodishe) visited Serbia to further strengthen this relationship, resulting in increased cooperation between the two countries.

Also present in the meeting was Serbia’s, Chief of Foreign Affairs and Interpol Commander Col. Miloš Andjić.