MOGADISHU, Somalia (HornPost) — Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre has described relations between Somalia and Türkiye as a longstanding partnership built on six decades of friendship, cooperation and mutual support.
The prime minister made the remarks during a ceremony marking the 102nd anniversary of the founding of the Republic of Türkiye, held at the Turkish Embassy in Mogadishu.
“Today is a day of shared joy with our Turkish brothers,” Hamza said, paying tribute to Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the modern Turkish republic, whose leadership and struggle laid the foundations of the state.
Hamza said relations between Somalia and Türkiye were rooted in historical ties and a shared sense of brotherhood. He highlighted Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s visit to Mogadishu in August 2011, when Somalia was grappling with severe famine and insecurity, describing the visit as a turning point in bilateral relations.
The prime minister said the anniversary provided an opportunity to strengthen cooperation in trade, security, culture, education and people-to-people exchanges.
He also thanked the Turkish government for its continued support to Somalia, particularly in security, defence, infrastructure development and social services.
The Turkish ambassador to Somalia also addressed the ceremony, thanking Somali government officials who attended the event and underscoring the close relationship between the two countries.
The ambassador described Somalia as a strategic partner for Türkiye in Africa and reaffirmed Ankara’s commitment to supporting Somalia’s development, security and state-building efforts.
The ceremony highlighted the longstanding diplomatic partnership between the two countries and their continued cooperation across several sectors.
Source: Statements delivered at the Turkish Embassy’s Republic Day commemoration in Mogadishu.
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