Somali defence minister receives new Turkish ambassador
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Caasimada Online
Somalia’s Minister of Defence, Ahmed Moalim Fiqi, received Turkey’s new ambassador, Ferhat Alkan, and his delegation in Mogadishu. Discussions covered defence and security cooperation, strengthening the Somali national army and the regional security situation, according to Caasimada Online.
Somalia’s Minister of Defence, Axmed Macallin Fiqi, received Turkey’s new ambassador to Somalia, Ferhat Alkan, and his delegation in Mogadishu, at the ministry’s headquarters, Caasimada Online reports.
The discussions focused on strengthening strategic cooperation between the two countries, notably on defence and security, and on developing the capacities of the Somali national army. The two officials also discussed the region’s security and political situation. The minister thanked Turkey for its support in building and training the armed forces.
The day before, the ambassador had met former president Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed, known as Farmajo. These meetings come as the government and the opposition are at odds over how to organise elections, with mediation efforts in which Turkey is taking part, according to the outlet.
The new ambassador had already been received on 13 October by the Speaker of the Somali Parliament.
