Jordan, Somalia Discuss Military Cooperation

Amman, July 14 (Petra) — Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Maj.
Gen. Yousef Huneiti on Tuesday met Somali Defense Minister Ahmed
Moallim Fiqi and an accompanying delegation at the General Command
headquarters.

The two sides reviewed regional and international developments,
security challenges, and prospects for expanding defense cooperation.
They underscored the importance of continued coordination across
military fields to strengthen capabilities and promote security and
stability in the region.

Huneiti and the Somali minister also received military briefings on
recent developments within the Jordan Armed Forces-Arab Army (JAF),
covering defense and training capabilities, as well as joint
exercises, training programs, and professional development
initiatives aimed at enhancing operational readiness and exchanging
expertise.

Huneiti said Jordan and Somalia share strong ties, adding that
military cooperation serves as a key pillar for strengthening defense
capabilities and deepening the exchange of expertise in support of
regional security and stability.

Fiqi commended Jordan’s role under the leadership of His Majesty King
Abdullah II and praised JAF for their professionalism and advanced
capabilities. He affirmed Somalia’s commitment to expanding
cooperation with Jordan across various fields.

//Petra// NQ