A Turkey-UAE rivalry is escalating in Somalia due to a defense deal between Ankara and Mogadishu, along with a separate hydrocarbons exploration agreement. The deals aim to strengthen Turkey's presence in the Horn of Africa and have raised concerns among other Middle Eastern and North African countries, especially the United Arab Emirates.
"By supporting Somalia in this way, the Turkish Navy can expand its presence in one of the world’s most strategic locations" ✍️ Opinion by Ebuzer Demirci https://t.co/EmmHyWBB1H
#Turkey signs energy cooperation deal with #Somalia #oott https://t.co/TLwPLjYY9I
"Who stands to gain from the Turkey-Somalia pact?" ✍️ Opinion by Ebuzer Demirci https://t.co/B1BkUx3e0x
⚠️ TURKEY SIGNS ENERGY COOPERATION DEAL WITH SOMALIA Full Story → https://t.co/2TNymEeFbD Turkey signed an oil and natural gas cooperation deal with Somalia on Thursday, the Turkish Energy Ministry said, further strengthening bilateral ties after agreeing a defence deal last…
"Who stands to gain from the Turkey-Somalia pact?" ✍️ Opinion by https://t.co/cKESzuvyGR
Turkish minister of energy confirms deal signed with his Somali counterpart @AbdirizakOm to “enhance our cooperation in the field of oil and natural gas in Somalia's onshore and offshore blocks.” “We aim to strengthen Turkey's presence in the Horn of Africa with new… https://t.co/RmvNTKLBsl
Weeks after signing defense and economic agreement with Turkey, Somalia inks a separate hydrocarbons exploration deal with Ankara. “This is an exorcising moment for both countries,” says @AbdirizakOm https://t.co/y7j6CLr3ql
#Turkey’s announcement that its new defense & security cooperation agreement with #Somalia is likely to rattle several countries in the Middle East and North Africa — especially the United Arab Emirates, a rising regional power, writes @barinkayaoglu https://t.co/BmKkbSHz4y
Beyond Ethiopia & Somaliland, Turkey-Somalia defense deal fuels UAE rivalry, @barinkayaoglu writes https://t.co/eq8KywKjFs
Beyond Ethiopia & Somaliland, #Turkey #Somalia defense deal fuels UAE rivalry https://t.co/NYr4OrY0WE By @barinkayaoglu
Beyond #Ethiopia & #Somaliland, Turkey-Somalia defense deal fuels UAE rivalry https://t.co/mihboSCnLj By @barinkayaoglu
A Turkey-UAE rivalry is brewing in Somalia following major defense deal between Ankara and Mogadishu, and a Somaliland-Ethiopia reshuffle. @barinkayaoglu explains https://t.co/YbaX5pVXqu