The Turkish Ambassador has held a crucial meeting with Sheikh Sharif

Mogadishu (Caasimada Online) – The Turkish Ambassador to Somalia, Amb. Ferhat Alkan, held a meeting with the 7th President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, who is currently among the opposition leaders.

The meeting discussed the latest situation in Somalia, the political process, and the importance of continuing political dialogue and consultations.

During the meeting, both sides also exchanged views on the political situation in the country and how to further strengthen dialogue and understanding among the Somali parties.

Additionally, the meeting addressed the historic visit of the President of the Republic of Türkiye, Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, to Mogadishu in 2011.

This visit occurred while Sheikh Sharif was the President of Somalia, and he warmly welcomed and hosted President Erdoğan and his First Lady, Mrs. Emine Erdoğan.

The Turkish Ambassador and Sheikh Sharif specifically discussed the importance of that visit for the relations between the two countries, highlighting its role in the history of Türkiye-Somalia relations.

President Erdoğan's visit to Mogadishu was also described as one of the events that strengthened the relationship and cooperation between Somalia and Türkiye, as both sides reflected on its significance.

At the end of the meeting, Ambassador Ferhat Alkan thanked President Sheikh Sharif for his warm hospitality and the fruitful exchange of views.