Erdogan Warns Against Israel's Somaliland Recognition, Urges Regional Stability

President Erdogan's Visit to Ethiopia

• 💡 Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan visited Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, after an 11-year interval, expressing pleasure for the warm hospitality.
• 📌 The visit coincided with Ethiopia's 133rd anniversary, a source of great pride for Turkey.

Strengthening Bilateral Cooperation

• 🤝 Discussions with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali focused on enhancing cooperation in trade, investment, energy, mining, agriculture, communications, and infrastructure.
• 📈 Turkish contractors and investors have undertaken 15 projects in Ethiopia worth approximately $1.6 billion, with hopes for further increase.
• 🚀 The aim is to maximize cooperation opportunities and achieve mutual targets in trade and investment, supporting Ethiopia's development.

Cultural and Historical Ties

• 🕌 Ethiopia holds an invaluable status from an Islamic cultural perspective, particularly the Nashi tomb and mosque in Nijash, known as Africa's first Muslim settlement.
• ✨ Restoration of the Nashi project, supported by TKA, has not only revived African history but also strengthened ancient bonds between Turkey and Ethiopia.
• 📚 Turkey continues to build cultural bridges through the Marie Foundation and TKA office, emphasizing equal partnership and mutual respect.

Regional Stability in the Horn of Africa

• 🌍 Turkey values the sovereignty and territorial integrity of states in the Horn of Africa, aiming to prevent new conflicts.
• 🔑 Problems in the region should be solved by regional countries themselves, not turned into a battleground for foreign powers.
• 🤝 Turkey played a mediation role between Ethiopia and Somalia, contributing to the anchor process.

Critique of External Interference

• ⚠️ President Erdogan reiterated that Israel's recognition of Somaliland offers no benefit to either Somaliland or Africa.
• 📈 Once stability is achieved, the Horn of Africa can attract attention for its economic opportunities.