@addisstandardeng · Post #21317 · 02/05/2026, 09:35 AM
News: #Kenya, #Ethiopia hold inaugural Joint Defence Committee meeting to boost security cooperation Kenya and Ethiopia have held the inaugural session of their Joint Defence Committee (#JDC I) in Nairobi, a move aimed at strengthening bilateral defence cooperation and enhancing regional security coordination, according to Kenya’s Ministry of Defence. The three-day meeting, hosted at Kenya’s Defence Headquarters and presided over by Assistant Chief of Defence Forces in charge of Operations, Plans, Doctrine and Training, Major General Frederick Leuria, focused on deepening military engagement between the two countries and addressing shared security challenges in the #Horn of Africa. Speaking at the closing session, Major General Leuria highlighted the long-standing partnership between Kenya and Ethiopia, describing it as grounded in mutual respect, shared interests, and a common vision for regional stability. Leading the Ethiopian delegation, Major General... Read more: https://addisstandard.com/?p=55011