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Somali, Serbian officials discuss security and defense cooperation in Belgrade


Wednesday September 3, 2025

 

Belgrade (HOL) — Somalia’s Defense Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi met Tuesday with senior Serbian officials in Belgrade to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation, particularly in security and defense.

Fiqi held talks with Serbia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Ivica Dačić and the Director of the Security and Information Agency, Vladimir Orlić. The meetings focused on enhancing collaboration in internal affairs, security, and the exchange of expertise, according to officials.

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The Somali minister also met with Serbian Defense Minister Bratislav Gašić. Both sides emphasized the importance of deepening ties and building a strategic partnership.

Somalia and Serbia have longstanding relations rooted in the Non-Aligned Movement, dating back to the Cold War. The two governments say they share a mutual interest in advancing cooperation in defense, security, and governance.