Wednesday August 6, 2025
Mogadishu (HOL) – Somalia’s Deputy Minister of Foreign
Affairs and International Cooperation, Isaak Mohamud Mursal, held bilateral
talks with Turkmenistan’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Ahmet Gurbanov, on Monday in
the coastal city of Awaza, along the Caspian Sea.
Deputy Minister Mursal was accompanied by Ambassador
Fathudin Ali Mohamed, Somalia’s Ambassador to Ankara and non-resident
Ambassador to Turkmenistan.
The discussions focused on enhancing cooperation in
political, economic, trade, and cultural sectors. Both delegations emphasized
the importance of sustained dialogue and exploring concrete avenues for
partnership. They also underscored the role of international
organizations—particularly the United Nations—in promoting peace and
development.
Deputy Minister Mursal expressed Somalia’s support for
Turkmenistan’s peace-oriented initiatives and reaffirmed the two countries'
shared commitment to global peace and sustainable development. He also praised
Turkmenistan’s leadership in hosting the upcoming Third United Nations
Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3), commending its efforts
to strengthen international cooperation.
The talks concluded with an agreement to continue close
diplomatic engagement and explore opportunities for expanded bilateral
collaboration.