Türkiye

Türkiye’s Firm Stance Against Israel's Recognition of North Western State of Somalia In a heated session at the United Nations, Türkiye’s U.N. envoy, Ahmet Yıldız, condemned Israel's recognition of North Western State of Somalia as an independent state. He warned that this decision threatens Somalia’s sovereignty and poses broader risks to international stability. Yıldız addressed the U.N. Security Council, stressing the importance of territorial integrity. He criticized the Israeli government's actions as…

Somalia, Türkiye sign fisheries pact to curb illegal fishing and spur jobs Somalia has welcomed a new “Strategic Cooperation and Service Agreement” with Türkiye that sets up a joint licensing and enforcement framework for the country’s vast waters, aiming to protect marine resources, expand the blue economy and create jobs. Somali Minister of Fisheries and Blue Economy Ahmed Hassan Aden said the agreement, signed Dec. 17 with Türkiye’s OYAK group, will institutionalize economic cooperation and anchor a long-term…

DOHA, Qatar — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud used the Doha Forum to argue Somalia is moving from crisis response to an assertive phase of state-building, urging partners to align aid and security programs with the country’s plans as Qatar, Egypt and Türkiye signaled fresh commitments. Chairing a roundtable titled “State-Building in Somalia: Coordinated Strategies to Sustain Progress,” Mohamud said Somali institutions are increasingly capable of setting and executing priorities — from national security and…

On Turkey’s Victory Day, new Somali officers step forward in Ankara Under a late-summer sky in Ankara, the brass of military bands mingled with the steady tap of parade boots and the low murmur of families craning for a better view. On a day when Turkey commemorates its hard-won independence, a new class of officers—including a cohort from Somalia—crossed the stage at the National Defence University’s War College to collect their diplomas. Somali Defence Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi and Somalia’s ambassador to Turkey,…

Nur lauded Azerbaijan's warm hospitality, emphasizing the deep camaraderie shared between Somalia and Azerbaijan. "We Somalis view the Azerbaijani people as our steadfast friends and brothers, standing by us in both joyous and challenging moments. The brother of my brother is also my brother," he remarked warmly.

Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan is set to make an appearance at the 162nd session of the Arab League Council on Tuesday in Cairo. He'll be delivering key remarks on Türkiye-Arab League relations, spotlighting regional issues like the Gaza conflict.