Somali President Mohamud Thanks the Turkish Armed Forces
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud paid an important visit. Mohamud visited the Gorgor Commandos, who are trained by the Turkish Armed Forces, and met with them.
During this special visit, President Mohamud expressed his satisfaction with the support provided to the Somali army by Turkish instructors. The Gorgor Commandos are known as an elite unit established to increase Somalia's security capacity with Turkey's military training support.
Military cooperation between Turkey and Somalia is based on a strategic partnership that has been ongoing for many years. The Turkish Armed Forces conduct training activities in the region to modernize the Somali army and strengthen its counter-terrorism capabilities.
At the end of the visit, President Mohamud conveyed his thanks to the Turkish authorities and the soldiers providing the training. It is stated that such collaborations further strengthen the bonds of friendship between the two countries.
Turkey continues to maintain its support in the region for the stability and security of Somalia. This working visit is considered an indicator of the close relations between the two countries in the fields of military and defense.