Türkiye and Somali signed agreements “On the transfer of prisoners” and “On judicial assistance in criminal cases.”
The Minister of Justice of Turkey Yilmaz Tunch met with the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs Somalia Hassan Moalin Muhamud Sheikhali and the accompanying delegation at the Ministry of Justice.
Speaking at the meeting, Tunch said that this visit is important for the exchange of ideas on legal issues between two countries, development and further cooperation in the judicial sphere.
He stated that the Somalian people occupy a special and privileged place in the hearts of the Turkish people, adding that relations between the two countries have a long history.
The Minister noted that after the visit of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to Somalia in 2011, Turkish institutes sincerely work to take steps to strengthen safety and stability in Somalia and contribute to the well -being and world of the Somali people.
According to him, in May Somalia visited the Deputy Minister of Justice Niyazi Akar.
“During this visit, we had the opportunity to personally determine the steps that can be taken for cooperation. The roadmap that you transferred after the visit also serves us a guide.”
The minister said that relations between Turkey and Somalia acquired a strategic character.
This agreement is also very important for the region
Commenting on the details of the declaration signed between Somalia and Ethiopia through the mediation of Turkey, the minister said:
“We are very glad that relations with Somalia continue to develop and strengthen in all areas. Our bilateral cooperation has acquired a new dimension with the advent of Somalia Oruç Reis by the coast of Somalia. We have no doubt that hydrocarbon resources that will be discovered as a result of activity This vessel will bring great benefits to the well -being of Somali. Started 8 months ago under the leadership of President Erdogan, the Ankar process will become the basis for the world and prosperity of the peoples of the region thanks to the joint declaration of Ethiopia and Somalia about peace and cooperation.
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He said that the official institutions and non -governmental organizations of Turkey have been providing humanitarian aid to Somali since 2011.
“The total amount of our humanitarian aid and assistance for the purpose of development exceeded $ 1 billion.”
Last month, about 3 thousand tons of humanitarian goods were sent to Somalia.
“Edge -research hospital named after Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Somalia not only provides quality medical services to Somalians, but also prepares medical workers in various fields using the faculty of medical sciences,” he added.