Djibouti's Prime Minister Abdoulkader Kamil Mohamed received Türkiye's new ambassador to Djibouti, Hüseyin Özdemir, on October 25. They discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation, focusing on urban infrastructure, maritime security, regional stability, and training. A potential urban development project backed by Turkish expertise was also explored. This meeting reaffirmed the solidity of bilateral relations and the desire to give them new perspectives.
Several achievements illustrate this cooperation, including the Abdülhamid II mosque and the Ambouli Friendship Dam, which have become symbols of the partnership between the two countries. Beyond these accomplishments, discussions highlighted the need for urban development, particularly the resilience of roads to flood risks. The Prime Minister expressed interest in preparing an urban development project that could benefit from Turkish technical and financial support.
This project would build on the expertise already provided by Turkish engineers. Its possible examination during the next mixed economic commission, scheduled for Ankara at the beginning of 2027, could offer a framework for deepening discussions, clarifying needs, and identifying the modalities of support. This deadline constitutes a perspective for translating exchanges into concrete initiatives.
Cooperation between the two countries is not limited to infrastructure. Maritime security, stability in the Horn of Africa, and issues related to the reception of Yemeni refugees were also discussed. These questions are particularly important in a regional environment marked by security and humanitarian challenges, which require increased coordination between partners.
The Djibouti-Turkish partnership also opens up prospects in the fields of communications, digital security, and training. The emphasis is on the realization of concrete projects and the sustainable transfer of skills, to strengthen the capacities of Djiboutian teams and promote better appropriation of know-how.
Under the impetus of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, relations between the two countries have gradually intensified. The visit of the new ambassador to the Prime Minister is part of this dynamic, with the ambition to consolidate the achievements and explore new axes of cooperation. As the mixed economic commission scheduled for 2027 approaches, exchanges between Djibouti and Ankara could contribute to specifying the priorities of the partnership.
The two countries are set to focus on urban resilience, competence reinforcement, and regional stability challenges. With a series of collaborations already in place, including the mosques and dams, both parties look to expand and consolidate their strategic partnership further in the coming years.
Key points
- Djibouti and Türkiye to enhance cooperation on urban infrastructure projects.
- The two countries will focus on regional stability and maritime security.
- A mixed economic commission is scheduled for 2027 to further deepen bilateral ties.
