Somalia government approves defense deal with Türkiye

Under the agreement, which was first signed on 08 February, #Ankara will provide training and equipment to the #Somali_Navy, aimed at helping #Mogadishu to protect its marine resources and territorial waters from threats such as terrorism, piracy and “foreign interference.”

Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre, who chaired the cabinet meeting that approved the agreement, hailed it as a “historic” achievement for the country and thanked Türkiye for its unwavering support and friendship.

“Today is a historic day for the country, the Council of Ministers voted on an important agreement that will be remembered in the history of Somalia,” Barre said. “This agreement will end Somalia without an ally and without a big brother. Somalia will have a true ally, a friend and a brother on the international stage,” he added.

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