Somalia: Puntland President tours Marine Force base

President Ali’s delegation including Minister of Ports and Marine Trasport Abdullahi Jama Salah, Aviation Minister Hassan Haji Saed, Puntland Army Commander-in-Chief Gen. Saed Mohamed Hirsi (Saed Dhere) and Deputy Police Commander Mohayadin Ahmed Musse was received by PMPF Commander Abdirizak Farah Qare.

Divisions from anti piracy taskforce staged guard of honor a day after Puntland leader held talks with NATO officials on military vessel off the coast of Somalia.

The professional security unit operating in territorial waters was set up in 2010 following the enaction of Somalia's first-ever Anti-Piracy Law. Puntland Marine Force has bases along Puntland coast and has been renowned for actively fighting against piracy, smuggling activities, and illegal fishing.

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