Türkiye to Somalia

Shield of Brotherhood

Shield of Brotherhood

Türkiye to Begin Onshore Oil and Gas Exploration in Somalia

A welcoming ceremony was held at Mogadishu Port for the arrival of Türkiye’s domestically developed Oruç Reis Seismic Research Vessel,

Shield of Brotherhood

Turkish Energy Minister Bayraktar and Somali President Mahmud Attend Welcoming Ceremony for Oruç Reis Vessel in Mogadishu

Turkish Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar attended the welcoming ceremony of the Oruç Reis Seismic Research Vessel

Shield of Brotherhood

Turkish Energy Minister Bayraktar Meets Somali Prime Minister Barre in Mogadishu

Türkiye’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Alparslan Bayraktar, held a meeting with Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre during

Shield of Brotherhood

Türkiye’s Oruç Reis Research Vessel Ready for Somali Mission

The Oruç Reis Research Vessel, developed with Türkiye’s domestic and national capabilities, has completed its preparations for a critical mission

Shield of Brotherhood

Turkish Defense and Energy Ministers Meet with Somali Defense Minister Nur in Ankara

Turkish Minister of National Defense Yaşar Güler held a trilateral meeting in Ankara with Somali Minister of Defense Abdulkadir Mohamed

Shield of Brotherhood

Somali Military Officers Trained at TURKSOM Base Officially Commence Duty

Somali naval, land, and air force officers who received training at the TURKSOM Military Training Base officially began their duties

Shield of Brotherhood

13th Eagle Battalion Holds Oath-Taking Ceremony at Türkiye-Somalia Military Base

The Turkish Ministry of National Defense (MSB) announced that a graduation and oath-taking ceremony was held for the 13th Eagle

Shield of Brotherhood

Turkish Defense Minister Güler Meets Somali Counterpart Nur During EFES 2024 Exercise

Minister of National Defense Yaşar Güler met with Somali Minister of Defense Abdulkadir Muhammed Nur, who was in İzmir to

Shield of Brotherhood

Turkish Military Vessel Arrives in Mogadishu Under Defense and Economic Agreement

As part of the Defense and Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement signed between the governments of Somalia and Türkiye, a Turkish

Shield of Brotherhood

500 Somali Soldiers Graduate from TURKSOM Military Training Base

A new group of 500 Somali soldiers officially began their duties following a graduation ceremony held at the TURKSOM Military

Shield of Brotherhood

Somali President Mahmud: “Türkiye Will Protect Our Waters for 10 Years”

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud announced that Türkiye will protect Somalia’s territorial waters for the next 10 years under the

Shield of Brotherhood

Somalia Approves Defense Cooperation Agreement Signed with Türkiye

The Somali cabinet has officially approved the defense cooperation agreement signed between Somalia and Türkiye. The agreement aims to strengthen

Shield of Brotherhood

Turkish Defense Minister Yaşar Güler Meets Somali Defense Minister Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur in Ankara

Turkish Minister of National Defense Yaşar Güler held a meeting with Somali Minister of Defense Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur, who is

Shield of Brotherhood

Türkiye Continues Training and Structural Support for Somali Security Forces

Located along the Indian Ocean coast, Türkiye continues to support the reorganization and capacity-building of Somalia’s security forces through training,

Shield of Brotherhood

Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar Receives Somali Chief of General Staff

Turkish Minister of National Defense Hulusi Akar received Brigadier General Odawa Yusuf Rage, Chief of General Staff of the Somali

Shield of Brotherhood

Chief of Turkish General Staff Welcomes Somali Counterpart with Official Ceremony in Ankara

Chief of the Turkish General Staff, General Yaşar Güler, met with Somali Chief of Defense, Brigadier General Odawa Yusuf Rage,

Shield of Brotherhood

Türkiye’s Minister of National Defense Meets with Somali Counterpart in Ankara

Türkiye’s Minister of National Defense, Hulusi Akar, met with Somali Minister of Defense, Hassan Hussein Haji, at the Ministry of

Shield of Brotherhood

150 Somali Soldiers Receive Commando Training in Türkiye under Bilateral Military Cooperation Agreement

The Turkish Ministry of National Defense (MSB) announced that 150 Somali military personnel are undergoing “Basic Commando Training” in Türkiye

Shield of Brotherhood

6th Somali Infantry Battalion Holds Oath Ceremony at Türkiye-Somalia Training Base

The oath-taking ceremony of the 6th Somali Infantry Battalion, trained by the Somali Turkish Task Force Command, was held at

Shield of Brotherhood

Türkiye Delivers 12 Military Vehicles to Somali General Staff Under Financial Cooperation Agreement

The Turkish Ministry of National Defense (MSB) announced that 12 off-road military vehicles have been delivered to the Somali General

Official MeetingsShield of Brotherhood

Türkiye’s Ambassador in Mogadishu: One-Third of Somali Army to Be Trained by Türkiye

Türkiye’s Ambassador to Mogadishu, Mehmet Yılmaz, emphasized the critical importance of Türkiye’s military cooperation with Somalia, stating that “Türkiye will

Shield of Brotherhood

363 Somali Soldiers Graduate from Turkish Military Training Mission in Mogadishu

A total of 363 Somali soldiers who completed their training under the Turkish Armed Forces at the Somali Turkish Task

Shield of Brotherhood

Somali Police Officers Receive Counter-Terrorism Training in Türkiye

A group of Somali police officers is undergoing counter-terrorism training at the Foça Gendarmerie Commando School and Training Center Command

Shield of Brotherhood

Graduation Ceremony Held at Türkiye’s Largest Overseas Military Training Center in Somalia

A graduation ceremony was held at the Somali Turkish Task Force Command in Mogadishu, Türkiye’s largest overseas military training center,

Shield of Brotherhood

First Graduates from Turkish-Supported Military Academy in Somalia

Under the framework of the Military Training and Cooperation Agreement between Türkiye and Somalia, the military academy established in Somalia

Shield of Brotherhood

Second Somali Infantry Battalion Arrives in Türkiye for Commando Training

While the 1st Somali Infantry Battalion personnel, who successfully completed their Basic Commando Training in Türkiye, have returned to Somalia,

Official MeetingsShield of Brotherhood

Minister of National Defense Hulusi Akar Meets Somali Defense Minister Hasan Ali Mohamed

Türkiye’s Minister of National Defense, Hulusi Akar, met with Somali Minister of Defense, Hasan Ali Mohamed. Minister Akar welcomed his

Official MeetingsShield of Brotherhood

Minister of National Defense Hulusi Akar and Chief of General Staff Yaşar Güler Visit Somalia

Türkiye’s Minister of National Defense Hulusi Akar (third from right), accompanied by Chief of General Staff General Yaşar Güler (third

Official MeetingsShield of Brotherhood

Minister of National Defense Hulusi Akar Meets Somali Chief of General Staff

Türkiye’s Minister of National Defense, Hulusi Akar (right), received Somali Chief of General Staff, Major General Dahir Adan Elmi (left).

Shield of Brotherhood

47 Somali Non-Commissioned Officers Graduate from Türkiye’s Largest Overseas Military Training Center

A total of 47 non-commissioned officers have successfully graduated from the Somalia Turkish Task Force Command (STGK), the largest overseas

Shield of Brotherhood

Türkiye Provides Specialized Military Training to Somali Soldiers

The Turkish Armed Forces (TSK), through its largest overseas military training center—the Somalia Turkish Task Force Command—continues to train Somali

Shield of Brotherhood

Deputy Prime Minister Hakan Çavuşoğlu Visits Turkish-Built Military Academy in Somalia

As part of his official visit to Somalia, Türkiye’s Deputy Prime Minister Hakan Çavuşoğlu visited the Somali Military Academy, which

Shield of Brotherhood

Turkish Military Training Center in Mogadishu Graduates Its First Class

The Turkish military training center in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu, has celebrated the graduation of its first group of Somali soldiers.

Shield of Brotherhood

General Akar Attends Opening of Turkish Military Base in Somalia

Somali Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire inaugurated the “Turkish Task Force Command in Somalia” in Mogadishu, established to train the

Shield of Brotherhood

Turkish Military Training Center Opens in Somalia

A Turkish military training center has been officially inaugurated in Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia. Established to train and support

Shield of Brotherhood

Chief of General Staff General Akar Visits Somalia

Chief of the Turkish General Staff, General Hulusi Akar, met with Somali Chief of General Staff, Major General Ahmed Jumale

Shield of Brotherhood

Somali Chief of General Staff Visits Ankara

Chief of the Turkish General Staff, General Hulusi Akar, met with Somali Chief of General Staff, Major General Ahmed Jumale

Shield of Brotherhood

Defense Minister Hulusi Akar Visits Turkish Task Force Command in Somalia

Türkiye’s Minister of National Defense Hulusi Akar (right) visited the Somalia Turkish Task Force Command during his official trip to