Somalia and Pakistan discuss building Somali Air Force capabilities

Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre met with a Pakistani delegation, led by Air Marshal Muhammad Sarfraz, in Mogadishu to discuss strengthening defense cooperation. The talks focused on developing the Somali Air Force, expanding its capabilities, and improving military training and personnel skills.

Prime Minister Barre stated that rebuilding and equipping the country’s armed forces is a central part of restoring national security institutions and supporting military operations against Al-Shabaab. The engagement aims to expand international partnerships to bolster Somalia’s security forces and enhance the capacity of its defense institutions through continued Pakistani support in air defense and capacity-building.