Somalia, Qatar Ink Defence Cooperation Pact

GOOBJOOG NEWS | DOHA: Somalia and Qatar have signed a defence cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening military ties and expanding security collaboration.

The agreement was signed by Somalia’s Defence Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi and Qatar’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defence Affairs, Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al Thani, during talks in Doha.

The pact focuses on military training, the exchange of expertise, and the development of defence capabilities, as part of broader efforts to enhance security cooperation and support regional stability.

Somali officials said the agreement reinforced the strategic relationship between the two countries and reflected a shared commitment to long-term defence and security cooperation as Mogadishu seeks to build the capacity of its armed forces and strengthen partnerships with regional allies.