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Somalia Expresses Gratitude for Türkiye Over Its Unwavering Support
(MENAFN) Somalia issued a formal expression of appreciation Sunday for Türkiye's steadfast commitment to joint security initiatives and anti-terror operations, following high-stakes diplomatic discussions in Mogadishu.
The acknowledgment followed critical negotiations between Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre and a senior Turkish diplomatic contingent that arrived in the capital Sunday.
According to an official release from the prime minister's office following the discussions, "Prime Minister Hamza expressed deep gratitude to the government and people of Türkiye for their unwavering support, describing Türkiye as a strategic partner that has played a vital role in bolstering Somalia's security, unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity."
The diplomatic engagement centered on deepening bilateral cooperation between both nations, with particular emphasis on security collaboration, combating terrorism, and maintaining stability throughout the Horn of Africa.
Ali Onaner, who heads the Africa Department at the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, spearheaded the delegation alongside Türkiye's Ambassador to Somalia, Alper Aktas.
Onaner reaffirmed Türkiye's commitment to standing by Somalia and pledged to further enhance the collaborative relationship between the two countries.
The timing of the Turkish diplomatic mission holds significance, occurring as Israeli authorities have formally acknowledged Somaliland—Somalia's breakaway territory—as independent.
On Dec. 26, Israel announced that it had officially recognized Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state, becoming the only country to do so. The move drew sharp criticism across the region.
Somalia also reaffirmed its firm and non-negotiable commitment to its sovereignty, national unity, and territorial integrity, rejecting the Israeli move.
Somaliland has operated as a de facto self-governing entity since declaring independence from Somalia in 1991, but it has not received international recognition as a sovereign state.Claude is AI and can make mistakes. Please double-check responses.
The acknowledgment followed critical negotiations between Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre and a senior Turkish diplomatic contingent that arrived in the capital Sunday.
According to an official release from the prime minister's office following the discussions, "Prime Minister Hamza expressed deep gratitude to the government and people of Türkiye for their unwavering support, describing Türkiye as a strategic partner that has played a vital role in bolstering Somalia's security, unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity."
The diplomatic engagement centered on deepening bilateral cooperation between both nations, with particular emphasis on security collaboration, combating terrorism, and maintaining stability throughout the Horn of Africa.
Ali Onaner, who heads the Africa Department at the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, spearheaded the delegation alongside Türkiye's Ambassador to Somalia, Alper Aktas.
Onaner reaffirmed Türkiye's commitment to standing by Somalia and pledged to further enhance the collaborative relationship between the two countries.
The timing of the Turkish diplomatic mission holds significance, occurring as Israeli authorities have formally acknowledged Somaliland—Somalia's breakaway territory—as independent.
On Dec. 26, Israel announced that it had officially recognized Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state, becoming the only country to do so. The move drew sharp criticism across the region.
Somalia also reaffirmed its firm and non-negotiable commitment to its sovereignty, national unity, and territorial integrity, rejecting the Israeli move.
Somaliland has operated as a de facto self-governing entity since declaring independence from Somalia in 1991, but it has not received international recognition as a sovereign state.Claude is AI and can make mistakes. Please double-check responses.
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