Somalia: Somalia and Turkey Celebrate Victory Day in Mogadishu

What the report says

Somalia’s Minister of Interior, Federal Affairs and Reconciliation, Ali Yusuf Ali (Xoosh), attended a Victory Day ceremony in Mogadishu organized by the Embassy of Türkiye, according to Radio Dalsan, which was republished by AllAfrica. The event marked the 104th anniversary of Türkiye’s Victory Day, a national commemoration tied to the 1922 military victory that was central to the Turkish War of Independence.

The gathering brought together Somali government officials, diplomats and representatives from both countries. During the ceremony, Xoosh offered congratulations to Türkiye’s government and people and used the occasion to praise Türkiye’s development in areas such as defense, technology, the economy and military capability, as reported by the source. He also pointed to Türkiye’s role in international peace and security efforts.

The minister further highlighted Türkiye’s support for Somalia in state-building, security assistance, military training, capacity-building and institutional development. He described the bilateral relationship as one based on friendship, trust and strategic cooperation, and said Somalia remains committed to strengthening ties with Ankara.

More broadly, the report places the ceremony within a wider pattern of close Somalia-Türkiye relations, especially in security, defense and development cooperation. While the article centers on a commemorative event, it also reflects how both governments continue to use diplomatic occasions to underscore their partnership.