Ethiopia reaffirms continued support to peace and security in Somalia

Addis Ababa, December 7, 2022 (FBC) – Chief of General Staff of the Ethiopian National Defense Forces, Field Marshal Berhanu Jula discussed with Somalia’s Defense Minister Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur Jama on bilateral issues of mutual concern.

During the discussion, Field Marshal Berhanu Jula highlighted sacrifices paid by Ethiopian Defense Forces through international and regional peacekeeping missions and regular deployments to eliminate Al-Shabab and ensure peace and security in Somalia.

Commending the peace dividend gained through the sacrifices, the Chief of Staff reiterated Ethiopia’s support in the fight against Al-Shabab.

The Chief of Staff highlighted the role Ethiopia is playing in partnership with partner countries for regional peace and security, stressing need to enhance collaboration between the two countries to ensure lasting peace and stability in the region.

Field Marshal Berhanu Jula further affirmed commitment of the Ethiopian Defense Forces to provide capacity building support to the army and other security forces of Somalia.

Defense Minister Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur Jama, for his part, appreciated contribution of the Ethiopian army in ensuring wellbeing of the government and people of Somalia, calling the Ethiopian side to continue its support in military capacity building to his country.

During the next days, the delegation is expected to meet with the Defense Minister Abraham Belay on bilateral issues of mutual concern.