Türkiye’s Ambassador to Somalia, Ferhat Alkan, has met former Somali President Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed to discuss the latest developments in Somalia, particularly the political process and the importance of continued dialogue and consultation, the Turkish embassy in Somalia said.

In a statement, the embassy said the two also recalled the historic 2011 visit to Mogadishu by Türkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and First Lady Emine Erdogan, when Sheikh Sharif, then president, welcomed and hosted the Turkish delegation.

“They reflected on the significance of this landmark visit and its place in the history of Türkiye–Somalia relations,” the embassy said.

Ambassador Alkan also expressed his appreciation to Sheikh Sharif for his “warm hospitality and the insightful exchange of views on a wide range of issues”, according to the statement.