Intelligence-security talks between Türkiye and Somalia

, Ibrahim Kalin, the head of the Turkish Intelligence and Security Organization, met with the President of Somalia Hassan Sheikh Mahmoud in the presidential palace of Somalia and discussed with him the expansion of security intelligence cooperation between Turkey and Somalia.

According to the new Somali newspaper, in this meeting, the two sides discussed and exchanged views on strengthening Turkey-Somalia strategic cooperation in the fields of interest of both countries.

The fight against terrorism, especially the al-Shabaab terrorist group, increasing stability and security in the Horn of Africa and expanding economic cooperation between Turkey and Somalia are among the other topics discussed between Sheikh Mahmoud and It was Colin.

The head of the Turkish Intelligence and Security Organization met with his Somali counterpart on a trip to Mogadishu and discussed ways to strengthen intelligence and security cooperation between the two countries. Talked.

Turkey signed an agreement to establish a military base in Somalia with the Mogadishu government in 2108, and an agreement to strengthen military cooperation on February 24, 2024. A security agreement was signed between Turkey and Somalia. This agreement includes holding joint exercises, exchange of security information and humanitarian aid.

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