MOGADISHU – Somalia’s Police Commissioner, Brigadier General Asad Osman Abdullahi, on Tuesday received a high-level military delegation from Turkey in the capital, Mogadishu, officials said.
Talks between the police chief and the visiting delegation focused on strengthening security cooperation and expanding collaboration between the two countries, according to a police statement.
Discussions also highlighted efforts to enhance training and professional development within the Somali Police Force, particularly the elite Haramcad unit, which plays a key role in counterterrorism operations.
Turkey, a close ally of Somalia, has been a major supporter of the country’s security sector, providing training, equipment and infrastructure to help build the capacity of its armed forces.
Officials indicated that Ankara is also expected to take a more direct role among international partners supporting Somalia in its fight against Al-Shabaab, a move that could further bolster ongoing efforts to improve security and stability in the country.
