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.
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.
