PHOTOS: Joint Exercises, Training Somaliland Coast Guard, EU, Spanish Navy

EU and Spanish Navy have facilitated training for some members of Somaliland’s Coast Guard along coast of Berbera.

The training comprised two main exercises. First, security of the the Somaliland’s long coast, estimated 800km, against sea piracy acts, weapon smuggling and terrorism. The second training was capacity building on rescue and disaster preparedness.

The training and exercises happened 30km east of Berbera, using Somaliland coast guard speedy boats, Spanish Navy ship and helicopters, different weapons and lifesaving materials.

“‪Joint exercises and training between #Somaliland Coast Guard, EU, and the Spanish Navy to increases capability to deter piracy. Somaliland made possible to achieve maritime stability and security for the interest of the region. ‬” tweeted Abdirashed I. Abdirahman, Director General, Ministry of Planning and National Development