WARSHEIKH, Somalia — A Turkish delegation led by Türkiye’s Ambassador to Somalia, Ferhat Alkan, and Major General Sebahattin Kalkan, commander of the Turkish military task force in Somalia, has visited the coastal town of Warsheikh to review development projects supported by Türkiye.
During the visit, the delegation toured a school and a hospital that were built or renovated with Turkish support.
The delegation was received by Warsheikh District Commissioner Mohamed Hassan Matan, local residents and students.
The visit highlighted Türkiye’s ongoing engagement in Somalia through development and humanitarian projects alongside its broader bilateral cooperation with the Somali government.
Türkiye has maintained a significant presence in Somalia through assistance in areas including education, health, infrastructure and security cooperation.
The delegation thanked the district authorities, residents and students for their reception and hospitality during the visit.
The visit to Warsheikh comes as Somalia and Türkiye continue to expand their longstanding strategic partnership across security, development, education and infrastructure.
