Somalia and Italy strengthen army training
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Shabelle Media Network
Somalia and Italy want to strengthen the training and specialised skills of the Somali National Army. Italian military experts inspected military schools and colleges in Mogadishu during their second meeting on developing the capabilities of Somali forces, according to a statement.
Somalia and Italy discussed strengthening the training and professional skills of the Somali army during a meeting in Mogadishu between Brigadier General Ahmed Issa Ahmed, commander of the Somali National Army’s Training and Doctrine Command, and a delegation from Italy’s Command for Training, Specialisation and Doctrine (COMFORDOT), according to a statement.
The discussions focused on military training, developing specialised skills and improving the professional knowledge of Somali soldiers. The Italian delegation also inspected military colleges and training schools under the Somali command to examine their infrastructure and ongoing training activities.
The visit was the second meeting between military experts from the two countries and is part of efforts to strengthen the capabilities and professionalism of the Somali armed forces, according to the statement.
