MOGADISHU — IGAD Deputy Executive Secretary Ambassador Mohamed Abdi Wareh has held a meeting with Türkiye’s Ambassador to Somalia, Ferhat Alkan, at the Turkish Embassy in Mogadishu, focusing on regional stability, diplomatic relations, and ongoing efforts to promote political reconciliation in Somalia.
During the meeting, Ambassador Wareh expressed his appreciation to Türkiye for its significant diplomatic role in facilitating the Ankara Agreement, signed in December 2024, which helped ease tensions between Somalia and Ethiopia following a period of strained relations.
Wareh also commended Türkiye’s mediation efforts between the two neighboring countries, particularly as Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed are expected to meet in Antalya on the sidelines of the COP31 summit.
Quartet Diplomatic Efforts and Somalia’s Political Dialogue
The discussions also addressed the ongoing diplomatic initiatives of the Quartet, comprising the European Union, Türkiye, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
The four international partners are working to encourage rapprochement between the Federal Government of Somalia and opposition groups under the opposition umbrella forum, with the objective of facilitating an inclusive political settlement and strengthening national consensus.
Ambassador Wareh highlighted the importance of continued diplomatic engagement and constructive dialogue in addressing Somalia’s internal political challenges.
Regional Stability and Shared Security
Concluding his remarks, Ambassador Mohamed Abdi Wareh emphasized that peace and stability in Somalia cannot be separated from the wider security and stability of the Horn of Africa.
He noted that lasting peace in Somalia is closely interconnected with developments across neighboring countries, underscoring the importance of regional cooperation, diplomatic engagement, and collective efforts to maintain stability.
The meeting reflects continued diplomatic engagement between IGAD and Türkiye on issues concerning Somalia’s political future, regional security, and relations among countries in the Horn of Africa.
