Kenya, Ethiopia ink Defence Cooperation agreement to tackle regional security threats
KDF said the pact establishes a structured framework for more efficient, effective, and timely cooperation. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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Kenya and Ethiopia have signed a significant Defence Cooperation Agreement to enhance collaboration in addressing regional security challenges. This pact aims to strengthen joint efforts, improve interoperability, and facilitate rapid intelligence sharing between the two nations.
- The agreement was signed on Thursday, September 21, by Chief of Defence Forces General Charles Kahariri of Kenya and Chief of the National Defence Forces Field Marshal Birhanu Jula of Ethiopia.
- The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) stated the pact provides a structured framework for "more efficient, effective, and timely cooperation."
- General Kahariri emphasized that the agreement represents "a clear expression of African self-reliance."
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