Sunday October 19, 2025
Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali Minister of Commerce and Industry
Mahamud Ahmed Adan (Geesood) met with his Turkish counterpart, Prof. Ömer
Bolat, in Istanbul on Saturday on the sidelines of the Turkey-Africa Business
and Economic Forum.
The bilateral talks focused on strengthening the historic
economic and trade partnership between Somalia and Turkey, with an emphasis on
identifying new opportunities to expand trade and investment between the two
nations.
According to the Somali ministry, discussions included ways
to secure market access in Turkey for Somali products such as fish, minerals,
and natural produce.
“This cooperation is expected to significantly contribute to
Somalia’s economic growth and stimulate the development of the country’s
private sector,” the ministry said in a statement.
The meeting reflects the mutual commitment of Somalia and
Turkey to deepen economic collaboration and represents a strategic step toward
transforming Somalia’s raw resources into viable export commodities.
As Somalia continues to navigate geopolitical complexities,
its partnership with Türkiye underscores a strategic approach to resource
management and sustainable development. Both countries are now positioned to
unlock the potential of Somalia’s energy and natural resource sectors for
mutual benefit.