Thursday 29, Jan 2026 {HMC} Somalia and Türkiye have agreed to develop new infrastructure projects at the Port of Mogadishu, aiming to expand trade, raise government revenue and improve efficiency at the country’s most important maritime gateway, officials said Wednesday.
The agreement was reached during a visit by a senior Turkish delegation led by Deputy Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Durmuş Ünüvar, marking a renewed phase of bilateral cooperation focused on ports, maritime services and economic development.
Somalia’s Minister of Ports and Maritime Transport, Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur, received Ünüvar and his delegation in Mogadishu, where the two sides held talks on upgrading port infrastructure, expanding maritime services and strengthening cooperation in related sectors including security, energy and trade.
Nur described Türkiye as a strategic partner and said Somalia was seeking practical, high-impact projects that would modernize port operations while delivering tangible economic benefits. He emphasized that Mogadishu Port plays a central role in national revenue generation and in facilitating imports critical to the country’s economy.
Ünüvar welcomed the talks and said Ankara was committed to deepening its long-standing partnership with Somalia through infrastructure development and technical cooperation. He said accelerating joint agreements would help drive trade growth and strengthen economic ties between the two countries.
Following the meeting, Ünüvar, accompanied by Türkiye’s ambassador to Somalia, Alper Aktaş, and senior executives from the Albayrak Group the Turkish company that manages the port conducted a technical inspection of the facility. The delegation toured key operational areas, including the container terminal and cargo handling zones, reviewing recent upgrades and identifying areas for further expansion.
Ambassador Mohamed Ali Nur said Turkish involvement had been instrumental in transforming the port into a more modern and reliable hub, noting that the visit signaled continued Turkish engagement through investment and expertise.
Türkiye has been a major partner in Somalia’s post-conflict reconstruction for more than a decade, with investments spanning ports, airports, health care, education and security. The Port of Mogadishu remains a cornerstone of that relationship and a critical asset in Somalia’s efforts to strengthen state revenue and economic resilience.
Source Hiiaan online
