The president of the Federal Authorities of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, met with a delegation of Turkish army consultants and officers on Friday at his workplace in Villa Somalia, the presidential palace in Mogadishu.
The assembly was additionally attended by the Turkish ambassador to Somalia, Ibrahim M.Yagli, who praised the bilateral relations between the 2 nations and expressed Turkey’s dedication to assist Somalia’s safety and stability.
The officers mentioned how one can additional strengthen the Turkish-Somali cooperation, particularly within the areas of supporting Somalia’s ongoing operations in opposition to the Al-Shabaab terrorist group and the coaching of Somali troopers by Turkish consultants.
President Mohamud thanked Turkey for its fixed assist and its function in constructing a powerful Somali military. He additionally thanked Turkey for its countless assist within the present safety operations within the nation to do away with Al-Shabaab.
Turkey has been one among Somalia’s essential allies and donors, offering humanitarian help, growth help, infrastructure initiatives, and army coaching. Turkey additionally operates its largest abroad army base in Mogadishu, the place it trains 1000’s of Somali troops.
