"strengthens defense and military cooperation between the two countries, and includes multiple areas of common interest,"
"We reviewed topics related to the future of security and defense industry, and recognized the opportunities."
"For Saudi Arabia it means expanding its influence and reach to the Gulf of Aden, which is also adjacent to what we call the Bab-el-Mandeb area, which is crucial for global trade,"
Somalia and Saudi Arabia signed a memorandum of understanding in Riyadh to strengthen defense and military cooperation across multiple areas, though exact details were not released. Prince Khalid Bin Salman said discussions covered the future of security and the defense industry and identified opportunities. The pact follows a recent Somalia-Qatar defense agreement focused on military training and security. Israel’s recognition of Somaliland prompted firm Somali rejection and heightened regional tensions. The agreement increases Saudi strategic reach toward the Gulf of Aden and Bab-el-Mandeb, a chokepoint carrying about 10% of global shipping, as Gulf states vie for influence in Somalia.
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