🇹🇷🇪🇹 Haluk Bayraktar was awarded the Ethiopian Medal of Honor
BAYKAR's CEO Haluk Bayraktar was awarded with the Ethiopia's Medal of Honor.
Bayraktar is the first foreigner to receive this one of Ethiopia's most important medals.
Turkish TB2 Bayraktars have helped the government to turn the tide of the war against the Tigray forces, which were about to seize Addis Abeeba in 2021.
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BAYKAR's CEO Haluk Bayraktar was awarded with the Ethiopia's Medal of Honor.
Bayraktar is the first foreigner to receive this one of Ethiopia's most important medals.
Turkish TB2 Bayraktars have helped the government to turn the tide of the war against the Tigray forces, which were about to seize Addis Abeeba in 2021.
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🇲🇱🇹🇷 Mali receives new batch of Turkish Bayraktar TB2 drones
Mali received a fresh batch of famed Turkish combat drones. The shipment of the Bayraktar TB2 unmanned combat aerial vehicles was delivered during a ceremony attended by the interim leader of Mali, Col. Assimi Goita.
The new shipment followed a delivery of TB2s in March last year.
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Mali received a fresh batch of famed Turkish combat drones. The shipment of the Bayraktar TB2 unmanned combat aerial vehicles was delivered during a ceremony attended by the interim leader of Mali, Col. Assimi Goita.
The new shipment followed a delivery of TB2s in March last year.
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🇸🇴🇹🇷 Somalia leader's son freed in fatal car accident trial in Turkey
A Turkish court scrapped an arrest warrant for the son of Somalia's president on Friday after he participated in a court case over a fatal car accident involving a diplomatic car he had been driving.
Mohamed Hassan Sheikh Mahmoud, son of Somali president Hassan Sheikh Mahmoud, was driving a Somali consulate car on November 30 when it collided with a motorcycle courier in central Istanbul. The courier was seriously injured.
Mahmoud came to Istanbul and appeared before the court on Friday afternoon, TRT said, adding that he repeated his earlier defence at the hearing. Mahmoud earlier told the prosecutor that the motorcyclist was to blame for the accident.
The court ruled to lift the arrest warrant against Mahmoud and exempted him from future hearings in the case, which will continue.
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A Turkish court scrapped an arrest warrant for the son of Somalia's president on Friday after he participated in a court case over a fatal car accident involving a diplomatic car he had been driving.
Mohamed Hassan Sheikh Mahmoud, son of Somali president Hassan Sheikh Mahmoud, was driving a Somali consulate car on November 30 when it collided with a motorcycle courier in central Istanbul. The courier was seriously injured.
Mahmoud came to Istanbul and appeared before the court on Friday afternoon, TRT said, adding that he repeated his earlier defence at the hearing. Mahmoud earlier told the prosecutor that the motorcyclist was to blame for the accident.
The court ruled to lift the arrest warrant against Mahmoud and exempted him from future hearings in the case, which will continue.
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🇸🇴🇹🇷 Somalia leader's son freed in fatal car accident trial in Turkey A Turkish court scrapped an arrest warrant for the son of Somalia's president on Friday after he participated in a court case over a fatal car accident involving a diplomatic car he had…
🇹🇷🇸🇴 Turkish court fines Somali leader's son over fatal car crash
The son of Somalia's president was sentenced by a Turkish court to 2-1/2 years in prison for causing death by negligence, which was converted into a fine of 27,300 Turkish lira ($900), state media reported.
Mohamed Hassan Sheikh Mahmoud was driving a car carrying a diplomatic licence plate on November 30 when he hit a motorcycle courier in central Istanbul, seriously injuring him.
He had denied negligence, saying the motorbike had stopped suddenly and he could not avoid the collision.
The prosecutor had sought up to six years in prison for Mahmoud. Converting prison sentences to fines happens periodically in the Turkish judicial system. His driving licence in Turkey was revoked for six months.
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The son of Somalia's president was sentenced by a Turkish court to 2-1/2 years in prison for causing death by negligence, which was converted into a fine of 27,300 Turkish lira ($900), state media reported.
Mohamed Hassan Sheikh Mahmoud was driving a car carrying a diplomatic licence plate on November 30 when he hit a motorcycle courier in central Istanbul, seriously injuring him.
He had denied negligence, saying the motorbike had stopped suddenly and he could not avoid the collision.
The prosecutor had sought up to six years in prison for Mahmoud. Converting prison sentences to fines happens periodically in the Turkish judicial system. His driving licence in Turkey was revoked for six months.
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🇹🇷🇳🇪 Turkey's president received prime minister of Niger in Ankara
Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan received the prime minister of Niger on Thursday in the capital, Ankara.
Prime Minister Ali Mahamane Lamine Zeine, who is also finance minister, is paying a visit to Türkiye until February 3.
The two leaders have a meeting that addressed “political and economic relations between Turkey and Niger, the fight against terrorism, as well as regional and global issues," Turkey's Communications Directorate said.
"Expressing Turkey's support for the steps to strengthen Niger's political, military and economic independence, President Erdogan stated during the meeting that Türkiye stands against foreign military interventions that victimize the people of Niger and will continue to do so," it said.
Erdogan said: "Turkey will continue to enhance its support to Niger and that steps will be taken to increase the trade volume between the two countries."
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Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan received the prime minister of Niger on Thursday in the capital, Ankara.
Prime Minister Ali Mahamane Lamine Zeine, who is also finance minister, is paying a visit to Türkiye until February 3.
The two leaders have a meeting that addressed “political and economic relations between Turkey and Niger, the fight against terrorism, as well as regional and global issues," Turkey's Communications Directorate said.
"Expressing Turkey's support for the steps to strengthen Niger's political, military and economic independence, President Erdogan stated during the meeting that Türkiye stands against foreign military interventions that victimize the people of Niger and will continue to do so," it said.
Erdogan said: "Turkey will continue to enhance its support to Niger and that steps will be taken to increase the trade volume between the two countries."
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🇹🇷🇸🇴 Turkey, Somalia sign defence deal
Turkey and Somalia signed a cooperation deal on defence amid lingering tensions in the Horn of Africa over a controversial agreement between Ethiopia and Somaliland.
The Defence and Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement was signed between Turkish Defence Minister, Yasar Guler and his Somalia counterpart, Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur, who paid an official visit to Ankara.
“The agreement we signed today involves cooperation on the fight against terrorism and military-financial cooperation,” Nur said. “We believe that the agreement will contribute greatly to Somalia.”
Guler, who described the two defence chiefs’ meeting as “fruitful”, said that the deal “will further improve” bilateral military relations between the two countries.
“Somalia is an important partner of Turkiye in Africa,” he added.
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Turkey and Somalia signed a cooperation deal on defence amid lingering tensions in the Horn of Africa over a controversial agreement between Ethiopia and Somaliland.
The Defence and Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement was signed between Turkish Defence Minister, Yasar Guler and his Somalia counterpart, Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur, who paid an official visit to Ankara.
“The agreement we signed today involves cooperation on the fight against terrorism and military-financial cooperation,” Nur said. “We believe that the agreement will contribute greatly to Somalia.”
Guler, who described the two defence chiefs’ meeting as “fruitful”, said that the deal “will further improve” bilateral military relations between the two countries.
“Somalia is an important partner of Turkiye in Africa,” he added.
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🇹🇷🇪🇬🇵🇸 Turkey's Erdogan on first Egypt visit in decade with Gaza in focus
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan made his first visit to Egypt since 2012 on Wednesday to meet President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, taking a big step toward rebuilding relations between the regional powers.
Erdogan has said discussions would focus on Israel's offensive in the Gaza Strip. The leaders, whose relations frayed over Egypt's 2013 military coup and its fallout for the Muslim Brotherhood, planned to hold a joint press conference later.
The visit caps diplomatic efforts in recent years to thaw the nations' frosty relations. They mutually appointed ambassadors last year, and this month Turkey said it would provide Egypt with armed drones.
According to a draft programme, Sisi and Erdogan were to hold bilateral talks before a meeting between the two delegations, with a formal dinner planned.
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Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan made his first visit to Egypt since 2012 on Wednesday to meet President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, taking a big step toward rebuilding relations between the regional powers.
Erdogan has said discussions would focus on Israel's offensive in the Gaza Strip. The leaders, whose relations frayed over Egypt's 2013 military coup and its fallout for the Muslim Brotherhood, planned to hold a joint press conference later.
The visit caps diplomatic efforts in recent years to thaw the nations' frosty relations. They mutually appointed ambassadors last year, and this month Turkey said it would provide Egypt with armed drones.
According to a draft programme, Sisi and Erdogan were to hold bilateral talks before a meeting between the two delegations, with a formal dinner planned.
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🇹🇷🇪🇬🇵🇸 Turkey's Erdogan on first Egypt visit in decade with Gaza in focus Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan made his first visit to Egypt since 2012 on Wednesday to meet President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, taking a big step toward rebuilding relations between…
🇹🇷🇪🇬🇵🇸 Erdogan says Turkey ready to cooperate with Egypt on Gaza
Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday that Turkey was ready for cooperation with Egypt to rebuild Gaza as he made his first visit to the country since 2012.
Erdogan and his Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah al-Sisi held a joint news conference on Wednesday in Cairo after bilateral talks.
Erdogan said the humanitarian tragedy in Gaza topped the agenda of their talks. "We will continue to cooperate and stand in solidarity with our Egyptian brothers to put an end to the bloodshed in Gaza," he said, adding Turkey was determined to step up talks with Egypt at all levels in order to establish peace and stability in the region.
Erdogan also vowed to boost trade with Egypt to $15 billion in the short term, adding that the two countries were evaluating energy and defence cooperation.
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Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday that Turkey was ready for cooperation with Egypt to rebuild Gaza as he made his first visit to the country since 2012.
Erdogan and his Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah al-Sisi held a joint news conference on Wednesday in Cairo after bilateral talks.
Erdogan said the humanitarian tragedy in Gaza topped the agenda of their talks. "We will continue to cooperate and stand in solidarity with our Egyptian brothers to put an end to the bloodshed in Gaza," he said, adding Turkey was determined to step up talks with Egypt at all levels in order to establish peace and stability in the region.
Erdogan also vowed to boost trade with Egypt to $15 billion in the short term, adding that the two countries were evaluating energy and defence cooperation.
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🇸🇴🇹🇷 Somalia approves major defence deal with Turkey
Parliament in Somalia has approved a major defence and economic agreement with Turkey.
Under the ten-year deal, Turkey will build, train and equip the Somali navy and reportedly defend its territorial waters..
Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre described the defense and economic deal with Turkey as "a historic day for the country," after the council of ministers approved it.
"Somalia will have a true ally, a friend, and a brother in the international arena," he said.
Prime Minister Hamza Abdi said the deal eliminates - in his words - fears of terrorism, piracy, illegal fishing and the dumping of toxic waste.
It comes as Ethiopia signed a controversial agreement with the self-declared republic of Somaliland.
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Parliament in Somalia has approved a major defence and economic agreement with Turkey.
Under the ten-year deal, Turkey will build, train and equip the Somali navy and reportedly defend its territorial waters..
Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre described the defense and economic deal with Turkey as "a historic day for the country," after the council of ministers approved it.
"Somalia will have a true ally, a friend, and a brother in the international arena," he said.
Prime Minister Hamza Abdi said the deal eliminates - in his words - fears of terrorism, piracy, illegal fishing and the dumping of toxic waste.
It comes as Ethiopia signed a controversial agreement with the self-declared republic of Somaliland.
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🇸🇴🇹🇷 Somalia approves major defence deal with Turkey Parliament in Somalia has approved a major defence and economic agreement with Turkey. Under the ten-year deal, Turkey will build, train and equip the Somali navy and reportedly defend its territorial…
🇹🇷🇸🇴 Turkey to provide maritime security support to Somalia
Turkey will provide maritime security support to Somalia to help the African country defend its territorial waters, an official from the Turkish defence ministry said on Thursday.
Turkey and Somalia signed a defence and economic cooperation agreement earlier this month during Somali defence minister's visit to Ankara.
Commenting on the details of the agreement, a Turkish defence ministry official speaking on the condition of anonymity said Ankara had been providing training to Somali army for more than ten years.
The agreement aims to enhance defence cooperation between Turkey and Somalia, the official said.
"Upon request from Somalia, we will provide support in the field of maritime security, as we did in the field of fight against terrorism," he said.
"We will help Somalia develop its capacity and capabilities to combat illegal and irregular activities in its territorial waters."
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Turkey will provide maritime security support to Somalia to help the African country defend its territorial waters, an official from the Turkish defence ministry said on Thursday.
Turkey and Somalia signed a defence and economic cooperation agreement earlier this month during Somali defence minister's visit to Ankara.
Commenting on the details of the agreement, a Turkish defence ministry official speaking on the condition of anonymity said Ankara had been providing training to Somali army for more than ten years.
The agreement aims to enhance defence cooperation between Turkey and Somalia, the official said.
"Upon request from Somalia, we will provide support in the field of maritime security, as we did in the field of fight against terrorism," he said.
"We will help Somalia develop its capacity and capabilities to combat illegal and irregular activities in its territorial waters."
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🇹🇷🇸🇴 Turkish, Somalia presidents discuss Israeli oppression, aid, relations
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Somalian President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud discussed Israeli actions in the Palestinian territory, humanitarian aid and bilateral relations during their meeting Saturday.
According to Somalia's Communications Directorate, the discussions between the two leaders at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum also touched upon Turkey-Somalia relations, humanitarian aid, counterterrorism efforts, and regional and global issues.
President Erdogan reiterated Turkey's commitment to supporting Somalia in various areas, particularly emphasizing defense cooperation.
Furthermore, Erdogan expressed Turkey's willingness to participate in mediation efforts to address tensions between Somalia and Ethiopia.
The meeting was attended by Turkey's National Defense Minister Yasar Guler, Head of the National Intelligence Organization Ibrahim Kalin, and the President's Chief Advisor Akif Cagatay Kilic.
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President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Somalian President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud discussed Israeli actions in the Palestinian territory, humanitarian aid and bilateral relations during their meeting Saturday.
According to Somalia's Communications Directorate, the discussions between the two leaders at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum also touched upon Turkey-Somalia relations, humanitarian aid, counterterrorism efforts, and regional and global issues.
President Erdogan reiterated Turkey's commitment to supporting Somalia in various areas, particularly emphasizing defense cooperation.
Furthermore, Erdogan expressed Turkey's willingness to participate in mediation efforts to address tensions between Somalia and Ethiopia.
The meeting was attended by Turkey's National Defense Minister Yasar Guler, Head of the National Intelligence Organization Ibrahim Kalin, and the President's Chief Advisor Akif Cagatay Kilic.
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🇹🇷🇸🇴 Turkey signs energy cooperation deal with Somalia
Turkey signed an offshore oil and natural gas cooperation deal with Somalia on Thursday, the Turkish Energy Ministry said, further strengthening bilateral ties after agreeing a defence deal last month.
The energy ministry said the deal, which it described as an inter-governmental agreement, includes exploration, evaluation, development and production of oil in Somalia's land and sea blocks.
"With this agreement, we will carry out joint activities to bring the resources of Somalia to the Somali people. We aim to strengthen Turkey's presence in the Horn of Africa with new collaborations in the field of energy," Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said.
"Oil and natural gas exploration offshore of Somalia, and it looks more like oil for now, will start very soon in the areas we have identified. We will maybe send our seismic (exploration) vessel there in the first phase," he said.
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Turkey signed an offshore oil and natural gas cooperation deal with Somalia on Thursday, the Turkish Energy Ministry said, further strengthening bilateral ties after agreeing a defence deal last month.
The energy ministry said the deal, which it described as an inter-governmental agreement, includes exploration, evaluation, development and production of oil in Somalia's land and sea blocks.
"With this agreement, we will carry out joint activities to bring the resources of Somalia to the Somali people. We aim to strengthen Turkey's presence in the Horn of Africa with new collaborations in the field of energy," Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said.
"Oil and natural gas exploration offshore of Somalia, and it looks more like oil for now, will start very soon in the areas we have identified. We will maybe send our seismic (exploration) vessel there in the first phase," he said.
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🇸🇴🇪🇹🇸🇩 Turkey mediating Somalia-Ethiopia talks on port deal
Turkey has begun mediating talks between Somalia and Ethiopia over a port deal Addis Ababa signed with the breakaway region of Somaliland earlier this year, Ankara and four officials familiar with the matter said.
The negotiations are the latest attempt to mend diplomatic ties between the East African neighbours, whose relationship soured in January when Ethiopia agreed to lease 20 km (12 miles) of coastline from Somaliland, in exchange for recognition of its independence.
Mogadishu called the agreement illegal and retaliated by expelling the Ethiopian ambassador and threatening to kick out thousands of Ethiopian troops stationed in the country helping battle Islamist insurgents.
Turkey's foreign ministry said Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan had hosted both his Ethiopian and Somali counterparts in Ankara, adding the three had signed a joint statement following "candid, cordial and forward-looking" talks on their differences.
The Somali and Ethiopian ministers discussed ways to address their differences "within a mutually acceptable framework", and agreed to hold another round of talks in Ankara on Sept. 2, the statement said.
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Turkey has begun mediating talks between Somalia and Ethiopia over a port deal Addis Ababa signed with the breakaway region of Somaliland earlier this year, Ankara and four officials familiar with the matter said.
The negotiations are the latest attempt to mend diplomatic ties between the East African neighbours, whose relationship soured in January when Ethiopia agreed to lease 20 km (12 miles) of coastline from Somaliland, in exchange for recognition of its independence.
Mogadishu called the agreement illegal and retaliated by expelling the Ethiopian ambassador and threatening to kick out thousands of Ethiopian troops stationed in the country helping battle Islamist insurgents.
Turkey's foreign ministry said Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan had hosted both his Ethiopian and Somali counterparts in Ankara, adding the three had signed a joint statement following "candid, cordial and forward-looking" talks on their differences.
The Somali and Ethiopian ministers discussed ways to address their differences "within a mutually acceptable framework", and agreed to hold another round of talks in Ankara on Sept. 2, the statement said.
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🇸🇴🇹🇷 Turkey to send navy to Somalia after agreeing oil and gas search
Turkey is set to send navy support to Somali waters after the two countries agreed Ankara will sen d an exploration vessel off the coast of Somalia to prospect for oil and gas.
President Tayyip Erdogan submitted a motion to the Turkish parliament late on Friday, seeking authorisation for the deployment of Turkish military to Somalia including the country's territorial waters, state-run Anadolu Agency reported.
The move came a day after the Turkish energy ministry announced that Turkey will send an exploration vessel off the coast of Somalia later this year to search for oil and gas as part of a hydrocarbon cooperation deal between two countries.
Earlier this year, Turkey and Somalia signed a defence and economic cooperation agreement during Somali defence minister's visit to Ankara.
Turkey has become a close ally of the Somali government in recent years. Ankara has built schools, hospitals and infrastructure and provided scholarships for Somalis to study in Turkey.
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Turkey is set to send navy support to Somali waters after the two countries agreed Ankara will sen d an exploration vessel off the coast of Somalia to prospect for oil and gas.
President Tayyip Erdogan submitted a motion to the Turkish parliament late on Friday, seeking authorisation for the deployment of Turkish military to Somalia including the country's territorial waters, state-run Anadolu Agency reported.
The move came a day after the Turkish energy ministry announced that Turkey will send an exploration vessel off the coast of Somalia later this year to search for oil and gas as part of a hydrocarbon cooperation deal between two countries.
Earlier this year, Turkey and Somalia signed a defence and economic cooperation agreement during Somali defence minister's visit to Ankara.
Turkey has become a close ally of the Somali government in recent years. Ankara has built schools, hospitals and infrastructure and provided scholarships for Somalis to study in Turkey.
#Somalia #Turkey
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🇹🇷The government of the unrecognized Republic of Somaliland opposed “any deployment” of Turkish naval forces in Somaliland waters.
“Such actions undermine regional stability and contradict the spirit of peaceful coexistence between neighboring states,” the Somaliland Foreign Ministry said.
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“Such actions undermine regional stability and contradict the spirit of peaceful coexistence between neighboring states,” the Somaliland Foreign Ministry said.
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🇹🇷🇸🇴 Turkey approves two-year military deployment to Somalia
Turkey’s parliament on Saturday approved a motion to deploy its armed forces to Somalia, including to the country’s territorial waters.
The two-year operation aims to support Mogadishu’s counterterrorism operations and comes months after the two countries signed a defence and economic cooperation deal.
Al Qaeda-linked Al Shabaab has been waging an insurgency against the Somali government since 2006 in a bid to establish to establish a fundamentalist Islamic state.
Turkey has been providing training, assistance, and advisory support to Somalia for more than 10 years, working to restructure its defence and security forces.
But Turkish officials say economic challenges have prevented Somali armed forces from being fully effective.
Earlier this month, Ankara said it will send an exploration vessel off the coast of Somalia later this year to search for oil and gas as part of a hydrocarbon cooperation deal between two countries.
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Turkey’s parliament on Saturday approved a motion to deploy its armed forces to Somalia, including to the country’s territorial waters.
The two-year operation aims to support Mogadishu’s counterterrorism operations and comes months after the two countries signed a defence and economic cooperation deal.
Al Qaeda-linked Al Shabaab has been waging an insurgency against the Somali government since 2006 in a bid to establish to establish a fundamentalist Islamic state.
Turkey has been providing training, assistance, and advisory support to Somalia for more than 10 years, working to restructure its defence and security forces.
But Turkish officials say economic challenges have prevented Somali armed forces from being fully effective.
Earlier this month, Ankara said it will send an exploration vessel off the coast of Somalia later this year to search for oil and gas as part of a hydrocarbon cooperation deal between two countries.
#Turkey #Somalia
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🇹🇷🇲🇱Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan confirmed in a telephone conversation with his Malian counterpart Assimi Goita his intention to continue supporting Mali in the fight against terrorism.
“Pointing out the need to take measures to stop FETO's activities in Mali and extradite members of the terrorist organization to Turkey, President Erdogan noted that Turkey will continue to support Mali in the fight against terrorism and maintaining peace and stability in relations with neighboring countries,” the statement said.
FETO is the organization of Islamic preacher Fethullah Gülen, which Turkish authorities consider responsible for the failed coup attempt on July 15, 2016.
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“Pointing out the need to take measures to stop FETO's activities in Mali and extradite members of the terrorist organization to Turkey, President Erdogan noted that Turkey will continue to support Mali in the fight against terrorism and maintaining peace and stability in relations with neighboring countries,” the statement said.
FETO is the organization of Islamic preacher Fethullah Gülen, which Turkish authorities consider responsible for the failed coup attempt on July 15, 2016.
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🇸🇴🇪🇹 Somalia, Ethiopia to resume talks on port deal under Turkish mediation, Ankara says
The foreign ministers of Somalia and Ethiopia will meet in Ankara next week to discuss disagreements over a port deal Addis Ababa signed with the breakaway region of Somaliland earlier this year, Turkey's foreign minister Hakan Fidan said.
Turkey is now mediating talks between the east African neighbours, whose ties became strained in January when Ethiopia agreed to lease 20 km (12 miles) of coastline from Somaliland, in exchange for recognition of its independence.
Mogadishu called the agreement illegal and retaliated by expelling the Ethiopian ambassador and threatening to kick out thousands of Ethiopian troops stationed in the country helping battle Islamist insurgents.
Somali and Ethiopian foreign ministers met in Ankara last month along with Fidan to discuss their disagreements, and agreed to hold another round of talks.
At a news conference in Istanbul, Fidan said a second round of talks between Somalia and Ethiopia will take place in Ankara next week.
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The foreign ministers of Somalia and Ethiopia will meet in Ankara next week to discuss disagreements over a port deal Addis Ababa signed with the breakaway region of Somaliland earlier this year, Turkey's foreign minister Hakan Fidan said.
Turkey is now mediating talks between the east African neighbours, whose ties became strained in January when Ethiopia agreed to lease 20 km (12 miles) of coastline from Somaliland, in exchange for recognition of its independence.
Mogadishu called the agreement illegal and retaliated by expelling the Ethiopian ambassador and threatening to kick out thousands of Ethiopian troops stationed in the country helping battle Islamist insurgents.
Somali and Ethiopian foreign ministers met in Ankara last month along with Fidan to discuss their disagreements, and agreed to hold another round of talks.
At a news conference in Istanbul, Fidan said a second round of talks between Somalia and Ethiopia will take place in Ankara next week.
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🇹🇷🇱🇾The Parliament of Turkey considering a memorandum of understanding between Turkey and Libya regarding Turkish forces in Libya
On August 15, the Turkish National Parliament accepted for extraordinary consideration for subsequent approval a memorandum of understanding between the Government of the Republic of Turkey and the Government of National Accord (GNA) of Libya regarding the status of Turkish forces in the African state.
Türkiye will receive:
– unlimited access to the airspace and territorial waters of Libya;
– the right to install wired and wireless communication systems, open post offices and bank branches within the areas designated to them;
– extensive logistical support from Tripoli;
– free fuel, electricity, water and internet at its facilities in Libya;
– payment of expenses for their contracts and purchases;
- exemption from taxes, duties or charges on imports and exports.
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On August 15, the Turkish National Parliament accepted for extraordinary consideration for subsequent approval a memorandum of understanding between the Government of the Republic of Turkey and the Government of National Accord (GNA) of Libya regarding the status of Turkish forces in the African state.
Türkiye will receive:
– unlimited access to the airspace and territorial waters of Libya;
– the right to install wired and wireless communication systems, open post offices and bank branches within the areas designated to them;
– extensive logistical support from Tripoli;
– free fuel, electricity, water and internet at its facilities in Libya;
– payment of expenses for their contracts and purchases;
- exemption from taxes, duties or charges on imports and exports.
#Turkey #Libya
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🇪🇬🇹🇷 Egypt's president in Turkey as relations between two countries thaw
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi began an official visit to Turkey Wednesday for meetings with his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
It is the first official visit to Turkey by an Egyptian president in 12 years and comes amid a warming of relations between the two regional powers. In February, Erdogan made his first visit to Egypt in more than a decade after the two countries agreed to mend ties and reappointed ambassadors.
Ties between Cairo and Ankara collapsed in 2013 after el-Sisi, who was then army chief, led the ouster of democratically elected Islamist President Mohamed Morsi amid mass protests against his divisive first year in power. Morsi was a top figure in the Muslim Brotherhood organisation which has long been backed by Turkey.
In this second summit between el-Sisi and Erdogan since they began mending relations, they will reportedly sign around 20 agreements.
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Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi began an official visit to Turkey Wednesday for meetings with his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
It is the first official visit to Turkey by an Egyptian president in 12 years and comes amid a warming of relations between the two regional powers. In February, Erdogan made his first visit to Egypt in more than a decade after the two countries agreed to mend ties and reappointed ambassadors.
Ties between Cairo and Ankara collapsed in 2013 after el-Sisi, who was then army chief, led the ouster of democratically elected Islamist President Mohamed Morsi amid mass protests against his divisive first year in power. Morsi was a top figure in the Muslim Brotherhood organisation which has long been backed by Turkey.
In this second summit between el-Sisi and Erdogan since they began mending relations, they will reportedly sign around 20 agreements.
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