29.12.2025 19:05
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud is coming to Turkey for an official visit following the announcement that the Israeli government recognizes Somaliland, which has unilaterally declared independence from Somalia, as a 'country.' Mahmud will meet with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud is coming to Turkey for an official visit following Israel's recognition of Somaliland.
Director of Communications Burhanettin Duran announced that the President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, will visit Turkey tomorrow.
In a statement on his social media account, Director of Communications Duran said, "The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, will visit our country on December 30, 2025, in response to the invitation of our President, Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan."
REGIONAL DEVELOPMENTS WILL BE DISCUSSED
During the talks, the bilateral relations between Turkey and Somalia will be reviewed in all aspects, and steps that can be taken to further deepen cooperation will be evaluated. The discussions will also address the current situation in Somalia's fight against terrorism, the steps taken by the Federal Government of Somalia to ensure national unity, and regional developments," he said.