Somalia and Turkey Strengthening Parliamentary Cooperation

ARUSHA, Tanzania — The Speaker of the House of the People of Somalia, Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur (Jama), held a meeting in the city of Arusha, Tanzania with a delegation from the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, which was participating in the 153rd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU).

The meeting focused on strengthening the relations between the parliaments of Somalia and Turkey and enhancing the strategic cooperation between the two countries, as stated in a press release from the House of the People. Both sides also discussed ways to increase the exchange of experiences, knowledge, and expertise between the parliamentary institutions of the two countries.

Speaker Jama and the Turkish Parliament delegation emphasized the importance of strengthening parliamentary diplomacy and bringing the perspectives and positions of both countries closer together. The meeting also addressed the cooperation between Somalia and Turkey on issues of mutual interest and priorities for both nations in international forums.

Somalia and Turkey have had a close and multifaceted relationship in recent years, with Ankara supporting issues including development, security, and humanitarian aid in Somalia. The Arusha meeting took place while the city hosted parliamentarians and delegations from many countries around the world, participating in the IPU assembly.

The House of the People of Somalia stated that the meeting is part of efforts to strengthen the relationship between the legislative institutions of the two countries and to expand parliamentary cooperation between Somalia and Turkey.

The meeting focused on strengthening the relationship between the parliaments of Somalia and Turkey and enhancing the strategic cooperation between the two countries, as stated in a press release from the House of the People.

Both sides also discussed how to increase the exchange of experiences, knowledge, and expertise between the parliamentary institutions of the two countries.

Chairman Jama and the Turkish Parliamentary delegation emphasized the importance of strengthening parliamentary diplomacy and bringing together the perspectives and positions of both countries.

The meeting also addressed the cooperation between Somalia and Turkey on issues of mutual interest and priorities for both nations in international forums.

Somalia and Turkey have had a close and multifaceted relationship in recent years, with Ankara providing support on issues including development, security, and humanitarian assistance in Somalia.

The Arusha meeting took place while the city hosted parliamentarians and delegations from many countries around the world, participating in the IPU conference.