Turkey, Somalia sign strategic fisheries cooperation deal
The agreement seeks to manage Somalia’s fisheries under a centralized, sustainable, and fully registered framework. A company called SOMTURK, established under this initiative, will oversee all licensing for fisheries in Somalia’s exclusive economic zone, with fishing permits issued exclusively through it.
The partnership is designed to promote sustainable use of Somalia’s abundant marine resources while providing Türkiye’s fisheries sector access to Somali waters. Beyond economic and technical cooperation, the deal is expected to create jobs, support fish processing and related industries, strengthen the local economy, and ensure the benefits are reflected in the welfare of Somali citizens.
Somali Fisheries Minister Ahmed Hassan Aden described the agreement on X as a “milestone (that) reflects the strong partnership and mutual trust between our two sides, and underscores our shared commitment to sustainable development and economic cooperation.” He added that it would unlock marine resource potential, grow the blue economy, create employment for young people, and foster long-term growth and poverty reduction.
Since President (then-Prime Minister) Recep Tayyip Erdogan visited Somalia in 2011, Türkiye has maintained close economic, diplomatic, and military ties with the country, implementing over 150 development aid projects through the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA). Türkiye also operates its largest embassy in Africa in Mogadishu and has established a major military facility there to train the Somali National Army.
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