As a close ally of Somalia, Türkiye continues to expand its clout in the African country. Security sources said Wednesday that Ankara played an active role in launching and sustaining dialogue between Somalia's government and the opposition during a period of debate about the Constitution and electoral system.
Talks began Tuesday in Mogadishu following initiatives by Türkiye's National Intelligence Organization (MIT), after disagreements about proposed changes to the Constitution and election system.
MIT's long-running efforts with the parties, carried out under the instructions of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, have produced positive results, according to the sources.
Representatives of the Somali Federal Government and the opposition agreed to continue talks, while the process is being conducted in close coordination with the Turkish Foreign Ministry, they added.
They said MIT has long been engaged in efforts to build trust between Somalia's political actors and help address disputes through dialogue on a constructive basis.
