Mogadishu, Somalia — January 25, 2026 Prime Minister Hamza Receives Turkish Delegation. Mogadishu, Somalia — The Prime Minister of the Federal Government of Somalia, H. E.
Hamza Abdi Barre, recently met with a delegation from the Government of Türkiye at his office.
The delegation was led by the Director General for Africa at the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Ali Onaner, and included the Turkish Ambassador to Somalia, Ambassador Alper Aktaş.
The meeting, as reported by Somalia’s state news agency SONNA, focused on enhancing bilateral relations between Somalia and Türkiye, with a specific emphasis on security and counterterrorism cooperation.
Prime Minister Hamza expressed gratitude to Türkiye for its consistent support, highlighting the strategic partnership between the two countries.
According to local reports, Türkiye has been a significant player in supporting Somalia’s security and safeguarding its unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity. Ambassador Ali Onaner reaffirmed Türkiye’s commitment to standing alongside the Somali government and people, aiming to further strengthen bilateral cooperation.
The visit by the Turkish delegation is part of Somalia’s ongoing efforts to deepen international partnerships amid state-building and security reforms. Recent months have seen multiple delegations from various countries visiting Somalia, including Kenya, Finland, and the World Health Organization.
The relationship between Somalia and Türkiye has a long history, as noted by Prime Minister Hamza during a celebration of Türkiye’s Republic Day in Mogadishu.
However, while the meeting is reported to have taken place, no independent confirmation has been provided about the visit by the Turkish delegation led by Ambassador Ali Onaner. Further details regarding the outcomes of the meeting and future cooperation between Somalia and Türkiye are expected to be announced in the coming days.
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Source: sonna.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 2*
