Somalia’s State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Ali Mohamed Omar, has held talks with a Ugandan government official in Türkiye to discuss bilateral relations, Somalia’s security situation and regional developments.
The meeting focused on strengthening cooperation between the two countries, particularly Uganda’s contribution to peace and security efforts in Somalia.
Uganda is among the countries contributing troops to Somalia under the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM).
The discussions come days after the Ugandan government announced on November 2 that it had begun preparations to withdraw its troops from Somalia.
The withdrawal is expected to take place gradually, with all Ugandan forces, including those serving under AUSSOM, scheduled to leave Somalia by the end of 2027.
The Federal Government of Somalia has also intensified the recruitment of personnel into various security agencies as part of broader efforts to strengthen national security institutions and build capacity to take full responsibility for the country’s security.
In preparation for the transition, additional Somali National Army troops have been deployed to the region to take over security responsibilities from the departing Ugandan forces.
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