Somali Ports Minister, Turkish Ambassador discuss port development cooperation

Source: Hiiraan Online, Wednesday February 19, 2025

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali Minister of Ports and Maritime Transport Mohamud Adan Gesod met with Turkish Ambassador to Somalia Alper Aktaş in Mogadishu on Tuesday to discuss the reconstruction and development of Somali ports.

The talks focused on revitalizing ports affected by years of conflict and instability. Ambassador Aktaş reiterated Turkey’s commitment to supporting Somalia’s port development efforts, leveraging Turkish expertise in port management and logistics. “During the meeting, both sides agreed to enhance cooperation between the Turkish and Somali port ministries, particularly in modernizing port infrastructure, upgrading equipment, training personnel, and providing technical support,” the Somali Ministry of Ports and Maritime Transport said in a statement.

Meanwhile, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is expected to visit Somalia in the coming days as part of efforts to mediate the diplomatic dispute between Somalia and Ethiopia following the controversial Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Somaliland and Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.