A Turkish Navy warship arrived in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu, on Saturday and docked at the Port of Mogadishu.
The vessel, TCG Göksu (F-497), is a Gabya-class frigate that has previously operated off the Somali coast as part of Turkey’s naval mission in the region.
The warship has been involved in providing security and escort for Turkish vessels conducting maritime energy exploration activities off Somalia, including the Oruç Reis seismic research vessel.
Its arrival comes as Turkey continues to strengthen its maritime presence and security cooperation with Somalia, including efforts to protect maritime activities and support the security of Somalia’s territorial waters.
