Somalia, Turkey Deepen Defence Ties after Mogadishu Talks
GOOBJOOG NEWS | MOGADISHU: Somalia and Turkey have agreed to strengthen military cooperation, including expanding troop training and defence capacity-building support, following talks between senior officials in Mogadishu on Monday.…
Somalia and Turkey have agreed to enhance military cooperation following talks in Mogadishu between Somali Defence Minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi and Turkish military officials.
What was announced
- The two sides agreed to expand troop training and defense capacity-building support.
- Discussions focused on accelerating cooperation programs for military training and strengthening Somalia's defense institutions.
- Turkey is recognized as a key partner in Somalia's counterterrorism efforts and military modernization.
Context
The talks come as Somalia seeks stronger international security partnerships to rebuild its armed forces amid ongoing military operations against al Shabaab.
“Turkey’s role in supporting Somalia’s security sector is crucial.”
Why this matters: This development highlights the strengthening of defense ties that could enhance Somalia's security capabilities against militant threats.
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GOOBJOOG NEWS | MOGADISHU: Somalia and Turkey have agreed to strengthen military cooperation, including expanding troop training and defence capacity-building support, following talks between senior officials in Mogadishu on Monday.
Defence Minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi met Alper Aktaş and senior Turkish military officials led by the commander of TÜRKSOM, Major General Sebahattin Kalkan.
According to Somalia’s Defence Ministry, the two sides agreed to accelerate ongoing cooperation programmes focused on military training, strengthening Somalia’s defence institutions and advancing strategic relations between Somalia and Turkey.
The discussions also centered on enhancing support for the Somali armed forces as the Horn of Africa nation continues military operations against Islamist militant group al Shabaab.
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