Türkiye to Somalia

2012

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President Abdullah Gül Hosts Dinner in Honor of Somali President Hasan Sheikh Mahmud

President Abdullah Gül hosted a dinner honoring Somali President Hasan Sheikh Mahmud (left). (Anadolu Agency – Muammer Tan)

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Somali Federal Republic President Hasan Sheikh Mahmud Visits Turkish Parliament Speaker Cemil Çiçek

Somali Federal Republic President Hasan Sheikh Mahmud (left) visited Turkish Parliament Speaker Cemil Çiçek. (Anadolu Agency – Dilek Mermer)

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Military Financial Cooperation Agreement Signed Between Turkey and the Federal Republic of Somalia in the Presence of Presidents

The Military Financial Cooperation Agreement between Turkey and the Federal Republic of Somalia was signed in the presence of their

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Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu in Somalia

Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu (left) met with Somali Parliament Speaker Jafar in the capital Mogadishu. After the meeting, Minister Davutoğlu

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Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu Meets Somali President Hasan Sheikh Mahmud

Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu (left) met with Somali President Hasan Sheikh Mahmud. (Anadolu Agency – Hakan Göktepe)

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Foreign Minister Davutoğlu Visits Somalia

Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu arrived in Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia, for bilateral talks. In the photo (from left to

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Türkiye to Build New State System in Somalia, Says Mogadishu Ambassador Torun

Turkey’s Ambassador to Mogadishu, Cemalettin Kani Torun, stated, “We want to bring experts from Turkey to Somalia to establish a

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İhsanoğlu Meets with Somali President Sheikh Mahmud During Visit to Somalia

Ekmeleddin İhsanoğlu (left), Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), who visited Somalia, met with Somali President Sheikh Mahmud

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Davutoğlu Meets with Somali Prime Minister Abdiweli Muhammed Ali

Due to United Nations General Assembly activities in New York, Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu (right) met with Somali Prime Minister

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Chief of General Staff General Özel Meets Somali Chief of General Staff General Abdulkadir Sheikh Ali Dini

Chief of General Staff General Necdet Özel met with Somali Chief of General Staff General Abdulkadir Sheikh Ali Dini. General

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Helping Hand from Türkiye Reaches Somalia

The Somali people, who have struggled with hunger, famine, and civil war for the past 20 years, are striving to

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Somali Health Minister Sheikh Yusuf Highlights Türkiye’s Key Contribution to Healthcare Development

Somali Health Minister Abdulaziz Sheikh Yusuf stated that Turkish healthcare personnel have made significant contributions to the renewal and development

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Somali Presidential Handover Ceremony Held Under Tight Security

The presidential handover ceremony in Somalia took place under heavy security measures at the Police Academy. Newly elected President Sheikh

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Deputy PM Bekir Bozdağ Congratulates Newly Elected Somali President Sheikh Hasan Mahmud at Handover Ceremony

The presidential handover ceremony in Somalia was held under tight security measures at the Police Academy. Deputy Prime Minister Bekir

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FM Ahmet Davutoğlu Meets with Somali Foreign Minister Abdullah Haji Hasan

Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu (right) met with Somali Foreign Minister Abdullah Haji Hasan (left) at the Foreign Ministry residence. (Anadolu

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Deputy Prime Minister Bekir Bozdağ in Somalia

Deputy Prime Minister Bekir Bozdağ (right) attended the opening of the Turkish Red Crescent’s mobile kitchen in Mogadishu, the capital

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“Mr. Erdoğan Has Drawn the World’s Attention to Somalia”

Haji Muhammed Yasin Ismail, presidential candidate of Somalia and grandson of Sultan Ali Yusuf, who governed Hobyo—the capital of the

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Confidence Letter Presented to President Gül

President Abdullah Gül (right) received Somali Ambassador Mursal Sheikh Abdurrahman (left). During the reception held at Çankaya Palace, Somali Ambassador

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Interest in Students for Somali Prime Minister

Somali Prime Minister Abdiweli Mohamed Ali visited the historic Isa Bey Mosque in Selcuk district of Izmir together with the

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2nd Istanbul Somali Conference

SOMALI BASBAKANI ABDIVELI MUHAMMED ALI (SOLDA) ILE DISISLERI BAKANI AHMET DAVUTOGLU (SAGDA),TURKIYE ILE SOMALI ARASINDA BOLGESEL KALKINMA OFISLERI KURULMASINA ILISKIN

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Somali President Sheikh Sharif Ahmed Meets Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan

Somali President Sheikh Sharif Ahmed (right) met with Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Speaking at the “2nd Istanbul Somali

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“We Made Great Efforts to Draw the World’s Attention to Somalia” Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan

Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan emphasized the intense efforts made to attract global attention to Somalia’s plight, stating, “We sincerely

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Deputy PM Bekir Bozdağ at the 2nd Istanbul Somali Conference: “It Is Time to Discuss the Formation of a New or Strengthened UN Mission in Somalia”

Deputy Prime Minister Bekir Bozdağ stated, “It is time to discuss the establishment of a new or strengthened UN mission

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Somali PM Abdiweli Mohammed Ali: “Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Was Sent to Somalia by God”

Somali Prime Minister Abdiweli Mohammed Ali stated, “Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan was sent to Somalia by God. After his

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PM Erdoğan Meets with Somali Interim Federal Government Prime Minister Abdiweli Mohammed Ali

Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan (right) met with Somali Interim Federal Government Prime Minister Abdiweli Mohammed Ali (left).(Anadolu Agency –

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Turkish Speaker of Parliament Cemil Çiçek Receives Somali Parliament Speaker Serif Hasan Sheikh Aden

Turkish Parliament Speaker Cemil Çiçek (right) met with Somali Parliament Speaker Serif Hasan Sheikh Aden and his accompanying delegation in

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FM Ahmet Davutoğlu Speaks at Opening of Somali Civil Society Groups Meeting Ahead of 2nd Istanbul Somali Conference

Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu spoke at the opening of the Somali Civil Society Groups meeting held prior to the 2nd

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Somali Minister of National Education Barre Visits Polatlı

Somali Minister of National Education Abdikadir Mohamed Barre expressed his admiration for Turkey and the Turkish language. Minister Barre visited

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Minister of National Education Ömer Dinçer Meets Somali Minister of National Education Ahmet Aidid Ibrahim

Minister of National Education Ömer Dinçer (left) received Somali Minister of National Education Ahmet Aidid Ibrahim at his office.(Anadolu Agency

Turkish Humanitarian Aid

Professor Ali Cemal Ahmed Speaks at Turkish-Somali Friendship Night in New York

The Turkish American Associations Federation (TADF) organized a Turkish-Somali Friendship Night in New York. Leaders and representatives of the Turkish

Turkish Humanitarian Aid

Turkey Becomes the Eyes of the Somali People

With the equipment donated by the Aid Hand Association to the Menhal Eye Hospital in Mogadishu, approximately 800 surgeries are

Turkish Humanitarian Aid

DSI Provides Clean Water to Nearly 30,000 People in Mogadishu

In Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia, struggling with war and famine, water wells opened by Turkey’s State Hydraulic Works (DSI)

Turkish Humanitarian Aid

TIKA’s Visits to Puntland and Somaliland

Abdulahad Kokdagi, Coordinator for Somalia at the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA), stated that last week a delegation visited

Turkish Humanitarian Aid

Turkish Medical Team’s Mission in Somalia

In Somalia, devastated by civil war and famine, Turkish health personnel from the Ministry of Health have examined over 150,000

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Turkish Airlines Launches Flights to Somalia

Turkish Airlines (THY) has started flights to Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia.(Anadolu Agency – Metin Bolat)

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Deputy Prime Minister Bozdağ in Somalia

Deputy Prime Minister Bekir Bozdağ laid the foundation for a mosque and ablution fountain to be built at the Turkish

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Historic Ties: Turkish Airlines (THY) Launches Flights to Somalia

Turkish Airlines (THY) has started flights to Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia. Deputy Prime Minister Bekir Bozdağ also traveled to

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Deputy Prime Minister Bekir Bozdağ in Somalia

Turkish Airlines (THY) has launched flights to Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia. A ceremony was held at Mogadishu Airport to

Turkish Humanitarian Aid

Turks Consider Everything for Somalis’ Comfort

Due to hunger and drought, the Turkish Red Crescent is not just teaching Somalis who are going through hard times

Turkish Humanitarian Aid

“Turks Brought Hope to Somalia” UN

Killian Kleinschmidt, Acting UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Mogadishu, said, “We saw it here as the UN. We can say that

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FM Ahmet Davutoğlu Received by Somali Prime Minister Abdulveli Mohammed in London

Due to the Somali Conference, Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu (right 2), who was in London, was received by Somali Prime

Turkish Humanitarian Aid

Somali Healthcare Workers Arrive in İzmir for Training Program

As part of a project carried out through the cooperation of the Aegean International Health Federation (ESAFED) and the Turkish

Turkish Humanitarian Aid

Somalis Relieved from Carrying Water on Their Backs Thanks to New Wells in Mogadishu

Under the coordination of the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA), the State Hydraulic Works (DSI) teams have met the

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Ambassador Kani Torun Highlights Benefits of Turkish Airlines Flights to Somalia

Turkey’s Ambassador to Mogadishu, Cemalettin Kani Torun, stated that Turkish Airlines’ initiation of direct flights to Somalia will be beneficial

Turkish Humanitarian Aid

Turks Provide Humanitarian Aid Worldwide: Critically Injured Somalis Evacuated to Türkiye

Türkiye, which extends a helping hand with all its institutions to countries affected by civil wars and natural disasters around

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Erdogan’s Visit Sparks Major Changes in Somalia, Says Somali Deputy Education Minister

Mogadishu (A.A) – February 9, 2012 – Somali Deputy Education Minister Abdulqadir Muhammed Bare stated that Prime Minister Recep Tayyip

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Somali State Minister Huseyin Meets Turkey’s Diyanet President Gormez

Somali State Minister Ahmed Abdullahi Huseyin visited Mehmet Gormez, President of Turkey’s Directorate of Religious Affairs (Diyanet), at his office

Turkish Humanitarian Aid

Turkish Red Crescent Deploys Bone Incinerators to Combat Health Hazards in Somalia

Following instructions from Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdoğan after his visit to Somalia, the Turkish Red Crescent is taking action

Turkish Humanitarian Aid

Somali Students Arrive in Türkiye for Education Programs

A group of 440 Somali students arrived in Turkey to study at various vocational high schools, Imam Hatip high schools,

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Turkey’s Ambassador Kani Torun Provides Update on Students Traveling to Turkey for Education

Turkey’s Ambassador to Somalia, Cemalettin Kani Torun, informed in a press conference about students who will be traveling to Turkey

Turkish Humanitarian Aid

From Van to Somalia: Health Worker Ayşegül Savcı Heals Wounds of Somali People

After losing 19 relatives in the Van earthquake and refusing administrative leave to continue working, healthcare worker Ayşegül Savcı is

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UN Political Office Opens in Somalia’s Capital Mogadishu

A United Nations (UN) political office was officially opened in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu. The inaugural meeting took place at the

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Somali President Ahmed Speaks to Anadolu Agency

Somali President Sheikh Sharif Ahmed explained to the Anadolu Agency team the changes that have occurred in Somalia, which is

Turkish Humanitarian Aid

Turkish Doctors Communicate with Patients in Somali Language

In Somalia, threatened by hunger and drought, the Ministry of Health has established field hospitals in the capital Mogadishu, where

Turkish Humanitarian Aid

Turkish Asphalt Laid on Somali Roads

Under the coordination of the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA), in cooperation with the General Directorate of Highways, Turkish

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Turkish Diyanet Foundation Signs Agreement to Build and Operate School in Somalia

The Turkish Diyanet Foundation signed a protocol with the Somali Ministry of National Education for the preparation and operation of

Turkish Humanitarian Aid

Turkish DSI Team Reaches Water from Somalia’s First Well

Under the coordination of the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA), the DSI team working in Mogadishu—where hunger and drought