The historical visit of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Somalia in 2011, when he held the post of prime minister, left a deep mark on the memory of the Somali people.
Erdogan’s visit in August 2011 took place in one of the most difficult periods for the country after the destruction of state structures in 1990. The wife, children and members of the Cabinet of Ministers in Mogadisho became a landmark event, since the country at that time was experiencing one of the strongest droughts in history.
Somali officials note that this visit was a turning point, led Somalia out of isolation and attracted the attention of the international community, and also gave strategic nature to two -way relations with two -way relations with Turkey.
” c That day has changed the fate of Somalia “
the Minister of Port and Marine Transport Somali Abdulkadir Muhammad Nur said” Anadola “that Erdogan’s visit was a historical event that changed the fate of the country.
The head of the department recalled that the country since the collapse of the state in 1990 looked abandoned and experienced one of the strongest droughts. “In those days, Somali was completely cut off from the outside world and left without help. When Mr. President Erdogan arrived with the Cabinet of Ministers, family and all officials, there was a historical turn. The eyes of the world community turned to Somalia. It was not only the contribution of the Turkish people, but also the moment when the whole world began to follow the country,” Nur. The minister emphasized “
that after the visit of Erdogan, Türkiye never retreated from cooperation with Somali. “Since then, the situation has improved every day. The restoration of Somalia became largely possible thanks to Turkey,” Nur said.
The head of the department added that Turkey continues to support Somalia in the fight against terrorism, in the development of the economy and improve the welfare of the population.
Nur emphasized that relations between the countries began with humanitarian aid, and today reached the strategic level. Cooperation applies to areas such as oil industry, fish industry and even space research. He also emphasized that the presence of Turkey benefits not only the Somali people, but also the friendly countries of the region.
” Türkiye Always next to the oppressed “
Nur, who in 2011 worked in Turkey as a student and second secretary, added that the events of those days remained in his memory. “The Turkish people have always been and continues to remain on the side of the oppressed. If the people Somali were able to get out of difficult days to today, then this is largely the merit of Turkey, Mr. President Erdogan and the Turkish people. We express sincere gratitude to Turkey, the Turkish state and the Turkish people,” he said.
