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Following US-mediated talks in Paris, Israel and Syria have agreed to establish a trilateral communication mechanism to reduce military tensions and facilitate intelligence sharing. The talks also explored cooperation in medicine, energy, and agriculture.Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has stated that a lasting peace in the Russia-Ukraine war is "quite close," with key issues being seriously discussed. He emphasized Türkiye's readiness to lead a naval security component in the Black Sea and contribute to Ukraine's post-war recovery.Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has proposed enhancing defense cooperation and holding joint military exercises among Turkic states, while denying any intent to form a formal military bloc. Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, have formally pleaded not guilty to U.S. charges of narco-terrorism and drug trafficking in a New York courtroom. China has called on the United States to immediately release Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, condemning their forced removal as a violation of international law. In a strongly-worded statement, Beijing urged Washington to cease attempts to overthrow the Venezuelan government and resolve issues through dialogue.

Following US-mediated talks in Paris, Israel and Syria have agreed to establish a trilateral communication mechanism to reduce military tensions and facilitate intelligence sharing. The talks also explored cooperation in medicine, energy, and agriculture.Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has stated that a lasting peace in the Russia-Ukraine war is "quite close," with key issues being seriously discussed. He emphasized Türkiye's readiness to lead a naval security component in the Black Sea and contribute to Ukraine's post-war recovery.Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has proposed enhancing defense cooperation and holding joint military exercises among Turkic states, while denying any intent to form a formal military bloc. Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, have formally pleaded not guilty to U.S. charges of narco-terrorism and drug trafficking in a New York courtroom. China has called on the United States to immediately release Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, condemning their forced removal as a violation of international law. In a strongly-worded statement, Beijing urged Washington to cease attempts to overthrow the Venezuelan government and resolve issues through dialogue.

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President Erdogan hosts Somali leader for official talks in Istanbul

19:46, 30/12/2025, Tuesday

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President Erdogan hosts Somali leader for official talks in Istanbul

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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (R) meets with Somalia President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud (L) at the Dolmabahce Palace office in Istanbul, Türkiye on December 30, 2025.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan formally welcomed Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to Türkiye on Tuesday for an official visit. The meeting took place at the Presidential Dolmabahce Office in Istanbul, underscoring the deepening strategic partnership between the two nations.

Official ceremony and bilateral discussions

According to diplomatic sources, President Mohamud was received with an official ceremony upon his arrival. Following the ceremonial welcome, the two leaders held a private one-on-one meeting to discuss key bilateral and regional issues, though specific details of their conversation were not immediately disclosed.

High-level inter-delegation meeting

After their private talks, Presidents Erdogan and Mohamud chaired an expanded inter-delegation meeting between Turkish and Somali officials. The broad agenda likely covered areas of longstanding cooperation, including security, energy, development, and infrastructure projects.

Comprehensive Turkish delegation

President Erdogan was accompanied by a high-ranking Turkish delegation, indicating the meeting's importance. Key officials present included Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Defense Minister Yasar Guler, Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar, and the heads of the National Intelligence Organization and the Defense Industries Presidency, highlighting the multifaceted nature of the Ankara-Mogadishu alliance.

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