The agreement grants Turkey "comprehensive authority" over the defence and management of Somalia’s maritime territory, the newspaper reported. Turkey will allegedly receive 30 percent of revenues from Somalia’s exclusive economic zone as payment for its maritime security services. "Turkey is the closest ally of Somalia and Somalia needs help to secure its maritime borders. "Somalia is Turkey's gateway to Africa, and its policy in Africa began with Somalia. The deal between Turkey and Somalia was first signed by the two countries' defence ministers on February 8.

Source: Ethiopian News February 21, 2024 18:17 UTC