Somali Minister of Ports and Marine Transport, Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur, was received by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Thursday during an official visit to Türkiye.
The meeting, held behind closed doors, came amid Türkiye’s bold declaration of major investments in Somalia’s critical infrastructure, including hydrocarbons and space launch facilities.
The two sides did not release specific details of the meeting. However, the encounter underscores the continued momentum in maritime cooperation between Somalia and Türkiye, which has grown significantly in recent years.
In 2020, the two countries signed a key agreement that allows Türkiye to conduct natural resource exploration in Somali waters and assist in maritime security. Since then, Turkish firms have contributed to the modernization of major Somali ports—particularly Mogadishu Port—and offered technical support in maritime training, coast guard development, and logistics infrastructure.
The visit also follows Minister Nur’s previous meeting with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan during the 51st Session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers.
A social media post from Türkiye’s ruling AK Party confirmed the visit, stating: “Our President, Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, received the Minister of Ports and Marine Transport of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Mr. Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur.”