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Hiiraan Online Today from Hiiraan Online: Somali Music advertisements Hamza Barre hails Turkey as key ally during 102nd Republic Day celebration in Mogadishu FacebookFacebook messengerTwitterWhatsAppLinkedInTelegramEmail Thursday October 30, 2025 Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre (second left) attends a ceremony marking the 102nd anniversary of the Republic of Turkey at the Turkish Embassy in Mogadishu on Wednesday. The event brought together Somali officials, diplomats, and members of the Turkish community. Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre on Wednesday joined celebrations marking the 102nd anniversary of the Republic of Turkey. The ceremony, hosted at the Turkish Embassy in Mogadishu, brought together Somali officials, diplomats, and members of the Turkish community. In his address, Hamza described the day as a shared moment of pride between two nations linked by “brotherhood, trust, and partnership.” “Turkey is a steadfast friend that has stood by Somalia through both hardship and progress,” he said. “The Republic Day of Turkey reminds us of the courage and vision of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, whose leadership built a modern republic that continues to inspire nations around the world.” Hamza recalled Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s landmark visit to Mogadishu in August 2011 at the height of a severe famine and insecurity, calling it a defining moment that deepened bilateral ties and reshaped international engagement with Somalia. The prime minister said the anniversary serves as a reminder to strengthen cooperation in trade, defense, education, culture, and governance, while praising Turkey’s continued support for Somalia’s security forces, infrastructure projects, and humanitarian efforts. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan shakes hands with Somalia’s ambassador to Turkey, Fathudin Ali Mohamed (Ospite), during a Republic Day reception in Ankara on Wednesday. The meeting underscored the enduring partnership between the two nations. In a separate ceremony in Ankara, Somalia’s ambassador to Turkey, Ambassador Fathudin Ali Mohamed (Ospite), attended a commemoration event alongside senior Turkish officials and diplomats. He conveyed President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s congratulations to President Erdoğan and the Turkish people, expressing gratitude for their enduring partnership. Ambassador Fathudin stressed Somalia’s commitment to expanding diplomatic and economic cooperation with Turkey, describing the relationship as one built on “shared history, mutual respect, and a common vision for peace and prosperity.” Since reopening its embassy in Mogadishu in 2011, Turkey has emerged as one of Somalia’s most influential development partners, investing in military training, education, and major infrastructure projects while fostering strong people-to-people ties that continue to shape Somalia’s recovery and progress. Opinion| Privacy Policy|Sports|Somali Music|Somali Map All Rights Reserved Copyright. © 1999-2025, www.hiiraan.com
