MOGADISHU — Somalia and Turkey have reached a comprehensive agreement to develop new infrastructure projects at the Mogadishu Port. The deal aims to enhance trade, increase government revenue, and improve the efficiency of the nation’s primary maritime gateway.
The agreement follows the arrival of a senior Turkish delegation on Tuesday, led by Deputy Minister of Transport and Infrastructure, H.E. Durmuş Ünüvar. The visit marks a new stage of bilateral cooperation focused on vital maritime infrastructure and economic development.
Technical Evaluation
Upon arrival, the delegation was welcomed with full diplomatic protocol by high-ranking officials, including the State Minister of the Ministry of Ports and Maritime Transport, H.E. Mohamed Abdulkadir Dhucle, and Mogadishu Port Director General, Ambassador Mohamed Ali Nur “Americo”.
Following the reception, Deputy Minister Ünüvar, accompanied by Turkish Ambassador H.E. Alper Aktaş and executives from the Albayrak Group—the firm overseeing port operations—conducted an extensive technical evaluation of the facility. The inspection covered major operational areas, including the container terminal and cargo handling sections, to assess recent upgrades and identify sections requiring further development.
Expansion and Modernization
Subsequent strategic discussions resulted in firm commitments to improve operational efficiency and deepen technical cooperation. Officials stated that the new blueprints focus on increasing the port’s capacity and introducing sophisticated logistics systems to establish Mogadishu as a competitive commercial center in the Horn of Africa.
Ambassador Mohamed Ali Nur highlighted that the partnership with Turkey has been instrumental in transforming the port into a modern economic driver. He noted that the continued cooperation is projected to substantially boost national revenue and enable more efficient international commerce for Somali enterprises.
