Invitation of Embassy of Türkiye to a Somali Maarif Student

February 22, 2026

Mohamud Ali Suri, a 10th-grade student at the KM4 Boys Campus of Somali International Maarif Schools, drew the attention of the Embassy in Mogadishu with his goal of becoming a diplomat. During a speech in class, the student expressed his desire to represent his country internationally, and his ambition was commended by the Ambassador of Türkiye to Mogadishu, Alper Aktaş.

As part of the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Türkiye and Somalia, an iftar program was organized at the Embassy. The event was also attended by Somalia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Abdisalam Abdi Ali, along with his delegation. On the occasion of this special anniversary, the Embassy invited Mohamud Ali Suri to the iftar program. The student thus had the opportunity to meet the Somali Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. This invitation became a concrete indicator that the friendship between Türkiye and Somalia will be further strengthened through future generations.