Mogadishu, Somalia — 2026-02-10 State Minister of Defense H. E. Omar Abdi Ali Meets Turkish Navy Delegation.
Mogadishu, Somalia — The State Minister of Defense of the Federal Government of Somalia, H. E. Omar Abdi Ali, recently welcomed a delegation of senior officers from the Turkish Navy in Mogadishu.
The meeting, which was held at the State Minister’s office, focused on enhancing maritime security cooperation, training, and capacity-building for the Somali Navy and Coast Guard.
According to local reports, the Turkish delegation was led by Vice Admiral Mustafa Kaya, the Chief of Staff of the Turkish Navy.
The visit was greeted by the State Minister of Ports and Maritime Transport, Hon.
Mohamed Abdulkadir Dhule, and other Somali government officials.
The State Minister commended Türkiye’s role in supporting and building the capacity of the Somali armed forces. He emphasized the importance of this partnership in safeguarding maritime security, countering security threats, and protecting national interests.
Accompanying the State Minister were the Commander of the Navy and Coast Guard, Brigadier General Cabdiwahaab Cabdullaahi Cumar; the Secretary of the SNA General Command, Brigadier General Maxamuud Goodax Barre; and officers from the Somali National Army and the Turkish Armed Forces.
The Turkish delegation’s visit is part of Türkiye’s broader engagement in African affairs, particularly in the Horn of Africa. It aims to strengthen diplomatic and military ties with various African countries, including Somalia.
This meeting is seen as a significant step towards enhancing security and economic cooperation between Somalia and Türkiye.
The Somali government is likely to view the Turkish presence as a positive step towards enhancing maritime security and infrastructure development.
However, some local observers might question the extent to which the Turkish involvement will benefit Somalia’s sovereignty and the country’s long-term security interests.
Further details regarding specific agreements or commitments made during the meeting are not immediately available.
The situation remains developing, and further details are expected to emerge in the coming days.
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Source: [Turkish Delegation Arrives in Mogadishu — somalilandstandard.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 3*
