Mogadishu, (SONNA) – The Federal Republic of Somalia extends its sincere gratitude to the Government of the sisterly Republic of Türkiye for its invitation to the talks in Ankara, where the Somali delegation, led by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. Amb. Ahmed Moallim Fiqi Ahmed, participated with a genuine spirit, recognizing the strong ties between our two nations and expressing thanks for the facilitation of the second round of indirect talks with Ethiopia by the Turkish Foreign Minister, H.E. Mr. Hakan Fidan.
During the talks on August 12-13, progress was made. We appreciate President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s continued efforts in fostering peace and stability in the region.
The Federal Republic of Somalia is committed to participating in the upcoming third round of talks, with the expectation that it will result in a definitive resolution that reinforces Somalia’s unity and sovereignty, in strict adherence to international law, the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, and the principle of non-interference in the internal affairs of sovereign states.
Somalia remains steadfast in safeguarding its sovereignty and territorial integrity, firmly committed to protecting its borders and ensuring national stability and security.
