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Somalia and Russia discuss counterterrorism police training

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Somalia and Russia discuss counterterrorism police training

Somali Interior Security Minister Abdullahi Sheikh Ismail and Russian Deputy Interior Minister Igor Zubov discussed training for Somali police and increased support against terrorism. Talks also covered criminal investigations, cybersecurity and institution-building, according to a statement from Somalia’s Ministry of Internal Security.

Somalia and Russia have discussed counterterrorism training for Somali police officers and strengthening security cooperation, according to a statement from Somalia’s Ministry of Internal Security. Minister Abdullahi Sheikh Ismail met Igor Zubov, Russia’s State Secretary and Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs.

The talks also covered professional development for police officers, criminal investigations, cybersecurity and ways to prevent extremism. Igor Zubov said Russia was ready to share its expertise and training programmes, according to the Somali ministry.

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