Somalia’s transformation gaining momentum with Türkiye’s support

Somalia, one of East Africa’s most strategically positioned countries, distinguished by its rich historical heritage and vast potential, was once synonymous with prolonged internal conflict and persistent security challenges. Today, however, it is leaving that narrative behind and advancing toward a far more resilient and promising reality. In this new era, one that transcends past hardships, the country is not only healing its wounds but also steadily constructing a transformative process in which security is being established, state capacity is being strengthened and development initiatives are producing tangible results on the ground. The most striking reflection of this transformation can be seen in the renewed sense of safety felt in the streets of Mogadishu, a city once associated with instability, and in the hope visible on the faces of its people. During a recent visit conducted on the occasion of the arrival of the Çağrı Bey ultra-deepwater drilling vessel in Somalia – an important milestone symbolizing the deepening strategic partnership between Türkiye and Somalia – my delegation and I had the opportunity to directly observe the concrete manifestations of this transformation. The vibrancy felt in the streets of Mogadishu, the hope reflected in people’s expressions, the improvements in the functioning of public institutions and the growing economic dynamism all clearly demonstrate that Somalia is no longer defined solely by the hardships of its past but increasingly by a strong vision for its future.