The Ethiopia Defense Force training camp graduated thousands of fresh soldiers for the Somaliland breakaway region Army. The 8th class of Somaliland’s military forces, who had been undergoing intensive training in Ethiopia since 2023, completed their hard training on this day. High-ranking officials from both side attended the ceremony, which was held with much hoopla and highlighted the tight military collaboration between Ethiopia and the breakaway region of Somaliland.
Commander of the Somaliland Forces, Major General Nouh Ismail Taani, was one of the notable guests. His attendance at the closing ceremony served as a reminder of the training program’s significance, which is now a pillar of Somaliland’s attempts to bolster its defense capabilities.
With this most recent graduation, Ethiopia and the breakaway region of Somaliland have completed a successful defense cooperation that has resulted in the training of multiple batches of Somaliland forces in recent years. A defense agreement between the two states is centered on their shared interests in security, making both governments more capable of handling difficulties in the region.
The military cooperation between Somaliland and Ethiopia has been crucial in improving Somaliland’s armed forces’ operational readiness. This partnership greatly strengthens Somaliland’s operational and defensive capabilities by providing its soldiers with cutting-edge training and exposure to contemporary military strategies. an expert stated
“These recently trained soldiers bring with them not only enhanced military prowess but also a redoubled commitment to bolstering stability and security throughout the Horn of Africa,” the statement reads.
In order for Somaliland to preserve stability and establish its sovereignty in a complicated regional environment, this continued cooperation with Ethiopia is essential, the statement continued.
