MOGADISHU, Somalia – In a significant diplomatic announcement, Turkey’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Burhanettin Duran, confirmed that President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is set to visit Somalia in the near future.
Speaking at a press briefing in the capital, Mogadishu, Duran emphasized the strengthening relationship between the two nations, focusing on areas of mutual interest, including security, fisheries, energy, and oil exploration.
The announcement comes amid growing cooperation between Ankara and Mogadishu, marking a milestone in Turkey’s deepening engagement in the Horn of Africa.
According to Duran, the visit will serve as an opportunity to enhance collaboration on key issues of strategic importance, further solidifying Turkey’s role as a key partner to Somalia’s federal government.
The visit by President Erdoğan is expected to be a major diplomatic event, reinforcing the longstanding ties between the two countries.
Turkey has been involved in several development and humanitarian projects in Somalia, particularly in the fields of infrastructure, education, and security, and this upcoming visit is seen as a pivotal moment to solidify these efforts.
In addition to security cooperation, which remains a central theme in both nations’ foreign policies, discussions are anticipated to focus on the expansion of trade and energy collaboration.
Both countries are keen to explore and capitalize on Somalia’s untapped energy resources, including oil, which has attracted the interest of international players.
Meanwhile, Somalia’s leadership has expressed optimism about the upcoming visit, seeing it as a step forward in cementing the bilateral ties between the two nations and enhancing regional stability.
