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Somali Army Chief meets Italian counterpart to boost military cooperation


Friday July 18, 2025

Rome (HOL) — The Commander of the Somali National Army (SNA), Lieutenant General Odawaa Yusuf Raage, is on a working visit to Italy, where he met with senior Italian military officials to strengthen bilateral defense cooperation.

The SNA delegation received a formal welcome from the Commander of the Italian Army, General Luciano Portolano, and other senior officers, highlighting the deepening ties and collaborative spirit between the two countries' armed forces.

During their meeting, General Odawaa and General Portolano discussed expanding training programs, enhancing logistical support, and coordinating joint efforts to address regional security challenges.

Italy has historically supported Somalia’s security and development, and the meeting underscores a renewed commitment to bolstering military cooperation between the two nations.

The Somali National Army is expected to issue an official statement on the visit. The talks come as Somalia prepares for major military operations targeting Al-Shabaab strongholds in the Middle Shabelle and Hiiraan regions.




 





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