Türkiye’s Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya hosted Somali Minister of Internal Security Abdullahi Sheikh Ismail and his delegation to discuss bilateral security cooperation. The meeting focused on counterterrorism, law enforcement training, and combating irregular migration. Yerlikaya expressed gratitude to the Somali delegation for their visit.
Meanwhile, the Turkish Armed Forces’ (TSK) mission in the Gulf of Aden, off the coast of Somalia, and in the Arabian Sea has been extended for another year. The presidential decree approving the extension was passed by the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye and published in the Official Gazette. Under this decision, TSK naval units will continue their mission from February 10, 2025, focusing on counter-piracy, armed robbery prevention, and maritime security.