02 November - Source: Goobjoog News - 195 Words UK government has pledged to support SNA by paying the salaries 60th of battalion of Somali National Army and promised to turn the promises into action as soon as possible:"We are always ready to support Somalia especially SNA, our government ready to pay the salaries of 60th battalion of SNA" said UK ambassador to Somalia, Harriett Mathews.

The move by the UK government comes at a time of relative discontent among members of the national ary following claims of non payment of salaries for over six months. Security analysts have warned that this development could impact negatively on the security operations. Making the commitment of her government when she met with the SNA chief of Defence Forces, Major Mohamed Adan Ahmed, the ambassador hailed the good work of SNA which she said has been critical to the success of operations against the Al-Shabaab terror group. She reiterated the commitment to strengthening the partnership between the SNA and UK government in a bid to annihilate: "We promise that we will cooperate, we are willing to work together as to restore lost peace of Somalia,” she said.

The SNA chief of Defence Forces, commended government of UK for its support and its pledges to the army.: "The government of UK pledges to support SNA and promised to turn the promises into action as soon as possible” he said. The discussions with the ambassador on Monday in Mogadishu, focused on how to strengthen the work of SNA.