Somalia and Turkey have signed a strategic fisheries agreement with OYAK to curb illegal fishing, upgrade ports, boost exports and create jobs, targeting up to $4.5bn in annual revenue by 2028.
Türkiye has officially started constructing a satellite and rocket launch facility in Somalia, marking a historic first for the country. Announced at the Take Off Istanbul 2025 conference, the project reflects Ankara’s growing role in the global space sector and strengthens long-term technological cooperation between Somalia and Türkiye
Somalia and Türkiye have agreed to strengthen their maritime partnership following a high-level meeting in Ankara between Minister Cabdulqaadir Maxamed Nuur and his Turkish counterpart, Abdulkadir Uraloğlu. The talks focused on modernizing Somali ports, enhancing maritime security, and expanding cooperation in infrastructure and technology. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to accelerating joint projects aimed at boosting trade, stability, and regional connectivity.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Abdisalam Abdi Ali, met with Türkiye’s Ambassador to Somalia, Alper Aktaş, to discuss strengthening bilateral relations and exploring new areas of cooperation between the two nations.
