Turkey plans Somaliland flight to tighten ties
HARGEISA — A Turkish delegation has visited Hargeisa, the
self-declared republic of Somaliland in what it said was to
strengthen existing relations by providing technical and social aid.
An international flight by national carrier Turkish Airlines, which
started plying the Mogadishu ro ute earlier this month, is also
planned, the delegation said.
It is the second such visit to by Turkish officials in two weeks to
Somaliland, which is not recognise d internationally.
Turkish Ambassador to Somalia Hani Torun, the leader of the
delegation, said that Turkey and Som aliland enjoyed strong
relations.
“Our assistance will have impact on agriculture, health and
education,” he said, adding that an ass essment team from his
country was due in Hargeisa soon to determine the sectors to be
targete d.
“Upcoming investments will include international flight to
Somaliland by Turkish Airlines,” he said without setting a date.
Turkey will assist Somaliland to repair the general hospital in
Hargeisa and two schools teaching Turkish curriculum.
Archaeological and historical sites in Somaliland with links to the
Ottoman Empire that ruled the no rthern regions of Somalia in the
18th century would also benefit.
The ambassador visited the port town of Berbera on the Gulf of Aden
that hosts historical sites like mosques and other ancient buildings
from the days of the empire.
Source: Africa Review
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