By Abdullahi Salad - Reporter
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MOGADISHU, 9 November 2026 — Somalia's former President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed Farmajo and Türkiye's Ambassador to Somalia Ferhat Alkan on Monday discussed relations between Türkiye and Somalia.
The meeting was part of courtesy visits Ambassador Alkan is making to Somali leaders and figures, both former and current officeholders.
The two sides discussed the history of relations between the two countries and their current state. They also reviewed recent developments in Somalia and exchanged views on regional and global affairs shaping the wider geopolitical landscape, according to a statement issued by the Turkish Embassy in Mogadishu.
Türkiye and Somalia have built increasingly strong ties in recent years, with Türkiye carrying out major projects in Somalia, including oil exploration, the construction of a satellite and rocket launch facility, and others in maritime defence and marine resources.
Farmajo led the country from 2017 to 2022, a period during which Türkiye-Somalia relations continued to strengthen.