Kampala-(LM) In a significant diplomatic engagement, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of Somalia paid a one-day visit to Uganda on [insert date], following an official invitation from Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni. The two leaders convened in Kampala to discuss pressing regional security issues and collaborative efforts to enhance stability in the Horn of Africa.
During their meeting, Presidents Mohamud and Museveni engaged in fruitful discussions focused on the current security landscape in the region. They emphasized the critical need for sustained security measures and the importance of international support to bolster the Somalia Security Development Plan and enhance the capabilities of the Somali National Army.
A key highlight of the discussions was the joint endorsement of the newly launched African Union Security Support Operation in Somalia (AUSSOM). Both leaders recognized the mission’s potential to strengthen security efforts in Somalia and the surrounding areas.
In addition to security matters, the presidents reviewed the existing defense cooperation agreement between Somalia and Uganda, directing relevant agencies to expedite its implementation to ensure effective collaboration.
President Mohamud expressed gratitude for the warm welcome he and his delegation received in Uganda. He extended an official invitation to President Museveni to visit Mogadishu, which was warmly accepted by the Ugandan leader, who expressed his intent to make the trip shortly.
This meeting underscores the commitment of both nations to work together to address security challenges and foster a stable environment in the Horn of Africa.
