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Somalia and Egypt discuss military cooperation in Cairo meeting

"Today in Cairo, Somalia's Defense Minister meets with Egypt's General Sakr to discuss military cooperation. Egypt confirms troop deployment to bolster AU efforts in Somalia."

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Somalia and Egypt discuss military cooperation in Cairo meeting
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Somalia’s Defense Minister, Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur, met with his Egyptian counterpart, General Abdel Majeed Sakr, in Cairo today to discuss enhanced military cooperation between the two nations. The meeting emphasized the commitment of Somalia and Egypt to deepen their strategic partnership.

During the discussions, Egypt confirmed its plans to deploy troops to the African Union (AU) mission in Somalia. This mission aims to support counter-terrorism efforts and stabilize the Horn of Africa nation.

This meeting reflects ongoing efforts to strengthen military ties and address security challenges in the region.