Somali National News Agency
So
Ar
Search
  • Home
  • Local News
    Local NewsShow More
    Minister of Foreign Arrives in Algeria to Bolster Bilateral Relations
    August 9, 2025
    SoDMA Welcomes LM International Delegation to Strengthen Humanitarian and Development Cooperation
    August 9, 2025
    Workshop on Election Reporting Kicks Off in Baidoa
    August 9, 2025
    SNA’s Ground Forces Commander visits recently liberated town
    August 9, 2025
    Foreign Affairs Minister sends congratulations to Singapore on their Independence anniversary
    August 9, 2025
  • World News
    World NewsShow More
    Somali-American Candidate Abdirizak Mohamed Ali Runs for Mayor of Hopkins, Minnesota
    August 8, 2025
    Israel kills aid worker in Gaza amid rising starvation deaths, US envoy meets with hostages’ families
    August 3, 2025
    Ghana Donates 40 Metric Tonnes of Cocoa to Palestine in Act of Solidarity
    August 2, 2025
    Seven people in critical condition after car ramming at LA nightclub
    July 20, 2025
    Tourist boat capsizes in Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay, killing 37
    July 20, 2025
  • Articles
    ArticlesShow More
    Somali and Allied Forces Deal Major Blow to Al-Shabaab in Coordinated Offensive
    August 6, 2025
    Somalia’s Financial War Against Al-Shabaab: Key Achievements and Strategic Milestones (2022–2025)
    August 4, 2025
    H.E. Abdisalam Abdi Ali Dhaay: Driving Somalia’s Diplomatic Renewal and International Partnerships
    August 4, 2025
    National ID Enforcement in Somalia: A Strategic Plan to boost the Country’s Economy
    July 31, 2025
    The Return of the White Star: Somali Airlines Resumes Operations After Three Decades
    July 29, 2025
  • Business
    BusinessShow More
    Somalia Unveils the Blueprint for a Modern and Sustainable Mogadishu
    December 21, 2024
    Djibouti Launches $57.4 Million Youth Entrepreneurship Project to Combat Climate Change
    November 25, 2024
    FM meets Minister of Investment of Saudi Arabia
    October 28, 2024
    President Hassan Sheikh Inaugurates New LPG Storage Center in Mogadishu
    May 12, 2024
    Collaboration of ICT transformation for digital Infrastructure
    October 24, 2023
  • Sports
    SportsShow More
    Mogadishu Stadium to Host Star-Studded Match Featuring Somali Legends and International Football Icons
    May 27, 2025
    Arsenal held at Brighton while Man City bounce-back continues
    January 5, 2025
    Galmudug wins the Inter-State Football Tournament
    January 29, 2024
    Somalia set for two int’l friendlies ahead of WC qualifier clashes against Algeria and Uganda
    October 10, 2023
    Chicago woman, 104, skydives from plane, aiming for record as the world’s oldest skydiver
    October 3, 2023
  • Tenders
    TendersShow More
Reading: President Hassan commends Türkiye’s support in counterterrorism at Antalya Diplomacy Forum
Share
Font ResizerAa
Somali National News AgencySomali National News Agency
  • SOMALI
  • ARABIC
Search
  • Home
  • Local News
  • World News
  • Articles
  • Business
  • Sports
  • Tenders
Follow US
©2023 || All rights reserved SONNA
Somali National News Agency > Blog > Local News > President Hassan commends Türkiye’s support in counterterrorism at Antalya Diplomacy Forum
Local News

President Hassan commends Türkiye’s support in counterterrorism at Antalya Diplomacy Forum

By Khadar Aweys
Last updated: April 13, 2025
6 Min Read
Share

Antalya, (SONNA) – The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, H.E Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said Saturday that his country is advancing on counterterrorism, highlighting Türkiye’s support.

“Türkiye and Somalia are real partners based on mutual interests,” Mohamud said at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum.

Stating that Somalia has been through difficult times but the situation has shifted from one of “collapse” to a state of “fragility,” he noted that state institutions have not yet fully matured, but significant progress has been made in recent years.

Mohamud said Somalia is striving to reach the position it deserves in the international arena and is actively combating terror organizations such as Al-Shabaab and ISIS (Daesh).

He noted numerous international organizations, including the UN and the African Union, as well as countries like the US, Türkiye and the UK, along with neighboring states, are supporting Somalia.

Mohamud emphasized despite external support, the fight against terrorism is being led by Somalia, and announced that for the first time since 1969, elections will be held.

He highlighted that Somalia holds a seat on the UN Security Council representing East Africa, and is also a member of the Arab League, affirming his belief that the country will attain the position it rightfully deserves.

Mohamud pointed out that although terror organizations pursue global agendas, they have caused problems in Somalia due to past circumstances.

He underlined that those groups have revealed their true nature, and Somalis increasingly recognize that the actions of those organizations do not align with the values or reality of Somalia.

There is no place for terrorism, said Mohamud.

He stated the country’s desire to be a voice for other nations facing challenges similar to Somalia.

He pointed out the global shift from a world of ideology and principles to one driven by interests, noting that underdeveloped countries often struggle to “market” their interests effectively.

Mohamud underlined that Somalia has been actively communicating its national interests to global and regional powers, as well as neighboring countries, framing those interests in a way that benefits both sides in negotiations.

He underlined that Somalia possesses valuable resources and a strategic location, but due to the weakness of state institutions, other actors often focus not on what they can contribute to Somalia, but on what they can extract.

Highlighting the need for lasting reforms, Mohamud added that as part of the African Union, Somalia is advancing toward the Vision 2063 Agenda and working toward transforming Africa into a continental free trade area.

Ties between Somalia, Ethiopia

Mohamud noted that Somalia and Ethiopia, as neighboring countries, share a long and often violent history, which has contributed to the weakening of both over time.

He said because of tensions, there has been a heavy focus on military and defense matters, which in turn has led to coups and revolutions.

Mohamud described the Ankara Declaration signed between Somalia and Ethiopia as a valuable opportunity to shape a better future for both nations.

He added that the two sides have engaged in mutual visits and an exchange of views.

Pointing out that another meeting involving both countries will be held in Türkiye, Mohamud said negotiations are ongoing, but the two no longer seek conflict.

On relations between Türkiye and Somalia, Mohamud noted a severe famine that struck his country in 2010 – 2011, resulting in a significant loss of life and contributing to security challenges.

Despite the difficulties, he noted that then-Prime Minister and current President Recep Tayyip Erdogan visited Somalia with his family and Cabinet, demonstrating to the world that Somalia was accessible and not a place to be abandoned.

Mohamud underlined that Somalia’s main issue is no longer famine, but terrorism, and highlighted Türkiye’s support — providing training, technology and advisory assistance to security forces.

Türkiye has very strong relations with Somalia and Ethiopia, he said, adding that Ankara has supported both during different and difficult times

Mohamud underlined that the Palestinian issue is a moral and religious responsibility, and Somalia will never compromise on the matter. He also underscored the importance of achieving a peaceful two-state solution.

Addressing claims about a supposed plan to resettle Palestinians in Somaliland, which unilaterally declared independence from Somalia in 1991, he said the region is part of Somalia.

“Somaliland is part of Somalia, and no one has ever approached Somalia for receiving Palestinian people as replacement of their land. We don’t see it as a solution. It’s not whether someone recognize or not recognize it, but the idea of removing Palestine from their own land and putting them into another, other people’s land — I don’t see that that’s a solution at all. If it is a solution, then it would have been discussed some way or the other. But that’s not. Palestinians belong to that land, and they have been living on that land for millennia,” he said.

Source: AA & SONNA

Share This Article
Facebook Whatsapp Whatsapp Email Copy Link Print

MORE NEWS

Official Reopening of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Archives

CultureEducationLocal News
November 23, 2024

Kenya’s small farmers find respite in avocados amid changing climate

NAIROBI(SONNA) As crop diseases and pests rise in Kenya amid a rapidly changing climate that…

March 11, 2023

Minister of Foreign Arrives in Algeria to Bolster Bilateral Relations

Algiers, (SONNA) — The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Federal Republic…

August 9, 2025

Nimcaan Hilaac appointed to lead Waberi National Band

Mogadishu (SONNA)-Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism of the Federal Republic of Somalia, H.E. Mohamed…

March 3, 2020

YOU MAY ALSO LIKE

Major General Muhuyidin Welcomes EU’s Vehicle Donation to Somali Forces

Mogadishu, SONNA - In a significant boost to Somalia's military infrastructure, Major General Ibrahim Shekh Muhuyidin, Chief of the National…

Local News
March 13, 2024

Weekly Cabinet meeting issues resolutions to intensify the security

Mogadishu, (SONNA) - The weekly meeting of the Somali Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister of the Federal Government, H.E Hamza…

Local News
March 30, 2023

President of Southwest State inspects Shaati Gaduud Airport Expansion

Baidoa, (SONNA) - The President of Southwest State of Somalia, H.E Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen, recently visited Shaati Gaduud Airport…

Local News
February 23, 2025

Tanks gone, Somalis fill Mogadishu Stadium with 65,000+ fans for first time since 2004

The return journey from military base to national football stadium has been a long one for the Mogadishu Stadium and…

Local NewsWorld News
July 18, 2021

Somali National News Agency established in 1964. It is one of the main pillars of the Ministry of Information, Culture, and Tourism.

  • Home
  • Local News
  • World News
  • Articles
  • Business
  • Sports
  • Tenders
  • SNTV
  • RADIO MOGADISHU
  • DALKA JOURNAL
  • TOURISM DEPARTMENT

Follow US: 

  • MoICT
  • VILLA SOMALIA
  • OPM SOMALIA

All rights reserved SONNA

©2023

Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?