President Mohamud arrives in Turkey for second foreign trip

GOOBJOOG NEWS|ANKARA: President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and his delegation arrived n Turkey Sunday evening for the second foreign trip since he came to office in mid-May.

President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, at the official invitation of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, will hold high-level bilateral talks with his counterpart to further enhance the historical relations between the two brotherly countries, according to Villa Somalia. 

Bilateral relations and steps to enhance cooperation will be discussed in depth during the visit, according to a Turkish Presidency statement.

“The two leaders are also expected to exchange views on regional and international developments,” the statement added.

During his two-day visit, President Mohamud will also visit the Isparta Commandos Training School, where some Somali Armed Forces are undergoing training.

The president first went to Qatar in late June for his first overseas visit.