Pakistan, Somalia Chiefs Discuss Enhanced Defence Cooperation
At a glance
- Somali Defence Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi led a delegation to Pakistan.
- Meetings held with Chief of Army Staff, Chief of Naval Staff, and Chief of Air Staff.
- Discussions focused on enhancing bilateral defence and security cooperation.
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A high-level Somali delegation, led by Defence Minister Ambassador Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, visited Pakistan for strategic talks. The delegation met with Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir at General Headquarters in Rawalpindi, discussing regional security, mutual interests, and military collaboration. Separately, the delegation also met with Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf and Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu to further enhance defence cooperation and capacity-building initiatives. Pakistan has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Somalia's security capabilities and promoting regional peace.
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The Somali delegation, led by Defence Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, held separate meetings with Pakistan's Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf and Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, reaffirming commitment to strengthening defence ties and institutional cooperation.
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In addition to the meeting at General Headquarters, the Somali delegation also held separate discussions with Pakistan's Naval and Air Chiefs the previous day. Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf and Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening defence ties with Somalia and supporting institutional cooperation, including with its air force.
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