The Commander-in-Chief of the Somaliland National Armed Forces, Brigadier General Nim’an Yusuf Gaaxnug, has held talks with senior Ethiopian diplomatic and defense officials on strengthening bilateral defense cooperation and addressing regional security challenges.
The meeting took place at the General Command Headquarters of the Somaliland National Armed Forces in Hargeisa, where the Somaliland military chief received Ethiopia’s Consular General to Somaliland, Ambassador Teshome, and the defence attaché at the Ethiopian Consular General.
Discussions focused on relations between the two sides, with particular emphasis on defense cooperation and strengthening security coordination amid evolving regional developments.
During the meeting, Ambassador Teshome briefed Brigadier General Gaaxnug on the latest developments and ongoing progress across the region.
The two sides also discussed ways to deepen security cooperation and address emerging security challenges affecting regional peace and stability.
Brigadier General Gaaxnug reaffirmed Somaliland’s commitment to strengthening cooperation between the two-armed forces, stressing the importance of joint efforts to support peace and stability in the region.
The meeting highlights continued engagement between Somaliland and Ethiopia on defense and security matters as regional actors seek to address shared challenges and promote stability in the Horn of Africa.