Somalia and Turkey commemorate the 15th anniversary of Erdoğan's visit to Mogadishu
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The Somali Ambassador to Turkey, Fatxudiin Cali Maxamed, participated in an event commemorating the 15th anniversary of the historic visit of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to the city of Mogadishu in August 2011.
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The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Mr.
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The historical visit of the President of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, to Mogadishu occurred on August 19, 2011.
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Somali National TV
The 15th anniversary of Erdoğan's visit to Mogadishu was celebrated.
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The event commemorated the 15th anniversary of Erdoğan's visit.
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Somali National TV
The event was organized by the ORSAM research organization.
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The event was organized by the ORSAM research organization.
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Somali National TV
The discussions highlighted cooperation in various sectors.
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The discussions focused on cooperation in various sectors.
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Somali National TV
Fatxudiin Cali Maxamed is the Somali ambassador to Turkey.
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Somali National TV
The event focused on the deep relationship between Somalia and Turkey.
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Somali National TV
The event marked the beginning of a new chapter of cooperation between the two countries.
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Hiiraanweyn
Fatxudiin Cali Maxamed attended the event.
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Hiiraanweyn
The event highlighted the historical importance of Erdoğan's visit.
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Somali National TV
The President of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, attended a dinner event celebrating the 15th anniversary of the restoration of diplomatic relations between Somalia and Turkey.
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Somali National TV
The cooperation between Somalia and Turkey has reached a high level over the past 15 years.
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Somali National TV
The cooperation between Somalia and Turkey includes security, development, education, health, economic infrastructure, and humanitarian support.
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Somali National TV
President Hassan Sheikh thanked the Turkish government and people for their support to Somalia.
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Somali National TV
The relationship between Somalia and Turkey is based on brotherhood, mutual respect, and shared interests.
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Hiiraanweyn
President Erdoğan visited Mogadishu in August 2011.
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The historical visit of the President of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, to Mogadishu occurred on August 19, 2011.
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Most recent report · 21 August 2026 12:47 UTC
The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia Participates in the Celebration of the 15th Anniversary of the Restoration of Relations between Somalia and Turkey
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19 August 2026 · 13:16 UTC
Somalia and Turkey commemorate the 15th anniversary of Erdoğan's visit to Mogadishu
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Most recent report · 19 August 2026 15:55 UTC
The Visit of President Erdoğan to Mogadishu in August 2011, Commemorated.
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19 August 2026 13:16 – 21 August 2026 12:47 · UTC
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The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia Participates in the Celebration of the 15th Anniversary of the Restoration of Relations between Somalia and Turkey
The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia Participates in the Celebration of the 15th Ann…
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The Visit of President Erdoğan to Mogadishu in August 2011, Commemorated.
Wednesday, 19th 2026 {HMC} The Ambassador of the Somali Government to Turkey, Fatxudiin Cali Maxamed, participated in an event commemorating the 15th…
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Somalia and Turkey commemorate the 15th anniversary of Erdoğan's visit to Mogadishu
The Somali Ambassador to Turkey, Fatxudiin Cali Maxamed, participated in an event commemorating the 15th anniversary of the historic visit…
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