Türkiye's ambassador to Somalia, Ferhat Alkan, met with former Somali Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire, who served as the 19th prime minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia, as part of the ambassador's ongoing introductory visits in Mogadishu.
The Turkish Embassy in Mogadishu said on Wednesday that the meeting provided an opportunity for a constructive exchange of views on Somalia's political process and the latest developments in the country.
Quartet efforts and bilateral relations
The two sides discussed the efforts of the Quartet comprising Türkiye, the United States, the United Kingdom and the European Union, as well as the longstanding ties of friendship and cooperation between Türkiye and Somalia.

Ambassador Alkan expressed his appreciation to Khaire for his valuable views, warm welcome and continued engagement in supporting Turkish-Somali relations.
The embassy published news of the meeting in Somali and English. During the same round of introductory visits, Alkan had also met Somalia's ninth president, Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed Farmaajo, and National Security Adviser Oweis Haji Yusuf Ahmed.
Main photo: The Turkish Embassy in Mogadishu. Photo of Khaire: Daljir / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)