By Goth Mohamed Goth
Berbera, Somaliland – Admiral Ahmed Hurre Hariye, Commander-in-Chief of the Somaliland Coast Guard (JSL), held a high-level meeting with a visiting delegation from the European Union Capacity Building Mission (EUCAP) to discuss enhanced cooperation in maritime security and capacity building. The meeting underscored the ongoing partnership between the Somaliland Coast Guard and EUCAP in safeguarding Somaliland’s waters and addressing regional maritime threats.
The EUCAP delegation was led by Kestutis, Head of Mission, and included Dania Cossa, Head of Operations, and Mr. Poul, Head of Operations in Hargeisa, alongside senior maritime and coastal advisors. The discussions focused on strengthening coordination between the two entities to combat illegal fishing, piracy, arms trafficking, and extremist activities in Somaliland’s maritime domain and beyond.
Admiral Ahmed Hurre Hariye welcomed the delegation and emphasized the importance of EUCAP’s support in enhancing the operational capabilities of the Somaliland Coast Guard. Key areas of collaboration included advanced maritime skills training, the development of communication infrastructure, and the provision of essential equipment to bolster the Coast Guard’s effectiveness.
The EUCAP officials expressed their gratitude for the productive meeting and reaffirmed their commitment to supporting Somaliland’s maritime security efforts. As part of their visit, the delegation toured the newly established communication center at the Somaliland Coast Guard main base in Berbera. This state-of-the-art facility, developed by EUCAP, is the largest of its kind in the eastern and central African region and is poised to significantly enhance the Coast Guard’s operational capabilities. The delegation inspected the center’s facilities and equipment, which are scheduled for official inauguration in the near future.
The meeting and visit underscored the strong partnership between the Somaliland Coast Guard and EUCAP, highlighting their shared goal of ensuring maritime security, stability, and sustainable development in the region.
