Türkiye reaffirms support for Somalia's sovereignty and security

Türkiye will continue to support Somalia's sovereignty and security, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said following a bilateral meeting with Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, Report informs.

During a briefing aired live on Erdogan's X account, the Turkish president noted that despite provocations by those who do not want to see Somalia recover, the country's security situation has stabilized.

"We launched a humanitarian aid campaign for Somalia in 2011 due to drought. At a time when the world had given up on Somalia, Türkiye extended a hand of brotherhood to this country," Erdogan said.

He also pointed out that the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Türkiye and Somalia will be marked in 2026.