Turkish president, Somali counterpart discuss bilateral ties, regional issues

Türkiye's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his Somali counterpart Hasan Sheikh Mohamud on Thursday discussed bilateral ties, global and regional issues, the Turkish Communications Directorate said.

During the meeting held at the presidential complex in Ankara, Erdogan said Ankara gives importance to Somalia's peace, security and territorial integrity, and Türkiye's support will continue uninterrupted in the process of establishing permanent peace and stability with Ethiopia.

President Erdogan said cooperation with Somalia in the fight against terrorism will continue to increase, and Türkiye has always stood by the Somali people against terrorism.

He also underlined the importance of cooperation between Türkiye and Somalia in the fields of economy, trade, security, and defense.