Djiboutian contingent commended for their diligence as they complete tour of duty

Somali Prime Minister Omar Abdirashid has hailed the Djiboutian contingent for contributing towards security and the reconciliation process in the region, as well as the construction and repair of critical infrastructure such as the airport and bridges.

The ceremony held at the Beletweyne Town Hall was attended by the AMISOM Sector Four Commander Colonel Abdirahman Abdi Dhimbil and his deputy, Colonel Ayeno Mesven, elders, youth and  women from Hiiran region.

Others present were a delegation from the Republic of Djibouti that included H.E Dayib Dubad Rooble, the Djiboutian Ambassador to Somalia; Hassan Dharar Hufane, the Djiboutian Minister of Defence and Colonel Osman Dubad, the AMISOM Djibouti contingent commander.

According to Hassan Dharar Hufane, the Djibouti Minister of Defense, Djibouti  troops have been based in Hiiran region for the last three years.

“The AMISOM Djibouti battalion has accomplished their duties. They secured the region, ensured peace and security and helped the vulnerable people. Their replacement will also strive to make some accomplishments because problems persist in Somalia although the enemy is weakened. The President of Djibouti and the people of Djibouti will stand with the Somali Government and the Somali people until they can walk on their own,” noted Minister Hassan Dharar Hufane.