Meeting with the Chief of the General Staff of Ethiopia National Defence Forces

The Meeting expressed the urgent importance for the EASF to play a crucial on enhancing Peace and Security in the Region as mandated by the Agreement of Establishment of the Organization and by the African Peace and Security Architecture (APSA). Discussions focused on the Security Situation in the Region and the readiness levels of the EASF to perform its mandate.

The EASF delegation was also comprised of the Head of Administration and Finance, Col Mohamed Barkat Aden, the Force Commander, Brig Gen Vincent Gatama, the Chief of Staff of the Logistics Base, Col Ahmed Essa, the Liaison Officer at the AU Commission, Mr Vincent Dindon, and the Executive Assistant of the Director, Mr Irchad Ousseine Djoubeire.