AFRICA LAND FORCES SUMMIT TAKE OFF IN ARUSHA TANZANIA

GROUP PHOTO  FOR AFRICA LAND FORCES  COMMANDERS AND THE US ARMY HELD IN ARUSHA.

The 16^th African Land Forces  Summit is on goinhg in Arusha with the   exchange between the United States, the United Republic of Tanzania and land force chiefs from across Africa.

The meeting is set to discuss and develop cooperative solutions to regional and transregional challenges and threats.

Senior leaders from African nations will have the opportunity to solidify relationships, exchange information on current topics of mutual interest and encourage cooperation in addressing challenges.

 U.S. Army  Africa leverages the Total Army and uses a regional focus, embedded in the Army's global engagement strategy to strengthen African land forces and regional organizations. 

These foundational capabilities help synchronize efforts and provide options to prevent conflict, to shape the security environment and to win conflicts. This seminar is just one example of U.S.

 Army Africa's commitment to strengthening relationships with partner nations in Africa. Future summits and security cooperation engagements will be scheduled to take place in Africa and U.S. Army Africa will continue to develop and build upon the relationships and partnerships established here.

The African Land Forces Summit provides an opportunity for U.S. Army to hear issues and concerns directly from African military leaders. It also provides a forum for the partner nations to freely express their opinions, concerns, desires, goals and ideas. Developing cooperative relationships and enduring partnerships among the militaries helps to promote security, stability and peace in Africa, and protect the national security interests of the United States.