Somalia’s army chief has met the commander of the European Union Training Mission in Somalia (EUTM-Somalia) to discuss military training and efforts to strengthen the capabilities of the country’s armed forces.
23 October, 2026
Major General Ibrahim Mohamed Mahmoud held talks with Brigadier General Ivan Falasca, with discussions focusing on expanding cooperation in military training and improving the skills and knowledge of Somali National Army personnel.
The two sides also discussed ways to improve the quality of training programmes for soldiers and officers, according to information released about the meeting.
They stressed the importance of developing a professional and combat-ready national army capable of carrying out its security responsibilities across Somalia.
The officials also underlined the need for continued cooperation and support to strengthen the competence and operational capacity of the Somali National Army.
EU support for Somali forces
The EUTM-Somalia is part of the European Union’s support for Somalia’s security sector. Its work includes military training and advice aimed at helping develop the country’s security forces and national security institutions.
The meeting comes as Somalia continues efforts to strengthen its national forces and assume greater responsibility for security operations across the country.
The EU mission has worked with Somali military personnel on training and capacity-building as part of wider international efforts to support Somalia’s security institutions.
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