The Deputy Army Chief of Uganda People’s Defense Forces, Brigadier General Sam Okiding has arrived in Mogadishu on Saturday and started an official working visit to Somalia.
The Commander of the Ground Forces of the Somali National Army (SNA) Brigadier General Sahal Abdilahi Omar greeted Mr. Sam Okiding upon arrival at Adden Adde Airport.
State media reported that the visit of Sam Okiding is part of the ongoing efforts which are aimed to consolidate the military cooperation between Somalia and Uganda.
Mr. Sam Okiding is expected to be part of the efforts to expedite the operations which are aimed to eradicate Al-shabab militants and terrorist groups that are an obstacle to peace and stability in Somalia.
During his stay in Mogadishu, he is expected to hold high level meetings with top brass Somali officers and the Ugandan officers who are part of the peace keeping mission in Somalia.
The two sides will review the new plan in place which is aimed to handle the war against the militant group of Al-Shabab.
Officers of the Somali National Army (SNA) were part of the reception accorded to Sam Okiding.
This shows the importance of the strong military cooperation between the two countries, and the role Uganda plays when it comes to maintaining the peace and stability in Somalia.
Uganda contributes the largest troops who are stationed in Somalia since 2007.
