Türkiye’s Ambassador to Somalia, Ferhat Alkan, has met former Somali President Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed to discuss the latest developments in Somalia, particularly the political process and the importance of continued dialogue and consultation, the Turkish embassy in Somalia said.
Before this meeting Ferhat met former Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo and former Prime Minister Hassan Ali Kheire consulting them the current situation of Somali politics and elections agreement stalemate.
In a statement, the embassy said the two also recalled the historic 2011 visit to Mogadishu by Türkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and First Lady Emine Erdogan, when Sheikh Sharif, then president, welcomed and hosted the Turkish delegation.
“They reflected on the significance of this landmark visit and its place in the history of Türkiye–Somalia relations,” the embassy said.
Ambassador Alkan also expressed his appreciation to Sheikh Sharif for his “warm hospitality and the insightful exchange of views on a wide range of issues”, according to the statement.
