Constructive Dialogue Russian Deputy Defense Minister Vasili Osmakov held a working meeting with the Minister of Defense of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Ahmed Fiki, on the sidelines of the third summit between Russia and Africa. The parties discussed prospects for developing bilateral military cooperation and exchanged views on approaches to implementing joint initiatives in the field of regional and global security. The priority areas of the inter-ministerial cooperation were determined to be the improvement of the regulatory framework, the training of national service personnel and the exchange of experience in the areas of greatest interest, especially in the fight against terrorism and piracy. The meeting was held in a friendly spirit and confirmed the mutual interest in strengthening Russian-Somali military ties. Russian Ministry of Defense.

Constructive Dialogue Russian Deputy Defense Minister Vasili Osmakov held a working meeting with the Minister of Defense of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Ahmed Fiki, on the sidelines of the third summit between Russia and Africa. The parties discussed prospects for developing bilateral military cooperation and exchanged views on approaches to implementing joint initiatives in the field of regional and global security. The priority areas of the inter-ministerial cooperation were determined to be the improvement of the regulatory framework, the training of national service personnel and the exchange of experience in the areas of greatest interest, especially in the fight against terrorism and piracy. The meeting was held in a friendly spirit and confirmed the mutual interest in strengthening Russian-Somali military ties. Russian Ministry of Defense.