Monday June 30, 2025
Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali Ministry of Ports and Maritime
Transport announced Sunday that it has signed a memorandum of understanding
with Turkey to strengthen cooperation in economic and transport infrastructure
across African coastal nations.
The agreement was signed by Somalia’s Minister of Ports and
Maritime Transport, Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur, on behalf of the Federal
Government, and by officials from the Turkish Ministry of Transport and
Infrastructure. It marks a broader partnership between Turkey and the
ministries responsible for transport in African coastal countries.
According to a statement from the ministry, the deal aims to
enhance cooperation in the transport sector, improve regional trade links,
boost production, and support long-term economic growth across the continent.
“Today, we successfully concluded the signing of a
memorandum of understanding with the Republic of Turkey, alongside other
African coastal nations,” said Minister Nur. “This is a major step forward in
uniting African countries and Turkey to jointly develop connectivity
infrastructure and build a sustainable economic future.”
The Somali government emphasized that the agreement aligns
with its national development priorities, particularly its goal to strengthen
port infrastructure and position Somalia as a regional trade hub. Officials say
the initiative will contribute to economic self-sufficiency and job creation.
The memorandum comes as Somalia continues to expand its
international partnerships to support recovery, growth, and regional
integration after years of conflict.