The Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Gen David Muhoozi on Tuesday arrived in Mogadishu on a visit of UPDF troops under AMISOM.
Gen Muhoozi was received at the contingent headquarters by the Commander Brig Kayanja Muhanga.
He received a briefing on the progress of the counter terrorism operations against the Al Shabab.
He commended the soldiers for exemplary performance in the mission area.
Later in the day,he met the AMISOM Force Commander Lt.Gen.Osman Noor Soubagleh with whom he discussed future strategy to support the Somalia National Army.
The CDF later also met the Special Representative of African Union Chairperson (SRCC) Ambassador Francisco Madeira who commended Uganda for the positive role in championing peace and security on the African continent.
The CDF is accompanied by Brig Richard Karemire the Defence Spokesperson.