MOGADISHU, Somalia — The Minister of Ports and Marine Transport of Somalia, Mr. Maxamuud Aadan Geesood, hosted the Turkish Ambassador to Somalia, Amb. Alper Aktaş, at his office on Tuesday.
The two officials discussed plans to support the reconstruction and development of Somalia’s ports, particularly those recovering from the damage caused by decades of conflict and difficult conditions.
Ambassador Aktaş assured that the Turkish government is ready to assist Somalia in achieving its port development goals by utilizing Turkey’s experience and expertise in port management.
During the meeting, it was also agreed that the Ministries of Ports in both Turkey and Somalia would strengthen cooperation to enhance the country’s port infrastructure, including modernizing port equipment, training personnel, and providing technical support for port operations and management.
The meeting also included Ahmet Sami, a representative of Albayrak Group, a Turkish company responsible for the development of the Mogadishu port.
Minister Geesood welcomed Turkey’s support and commitments toward improving Somalia’s ports, noting that this assistance is vital for the country’s economic recovery and the rebuilding of crucial port infrastructure, which plays a key role in regional trade and economic growth.
