Hydrocarbon Exploration Agreement Between Turkey and Somalia
**A significant hydrocarbon exploration and production agreement has been signed between the Turkish Petroleum Corporation and the Somali Petroleum Authority. Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar met with Dahir Shire Mohamed, the Somali Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, at the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources to formalize this agreement. The collaboration, titled “Hydrocarbon Exploration and Production Agreement Between Turkey and Somalia on Land Areas,” aims to advance energy partnerships between the two nations.**
Minister Bayraktar announced the agreement on his official X account, highlighting the importance of this development. He emphasized that the discussions held during the inter-delegation meeting marked a significant step in enhancing the bilateral energy relationship between Turkey and Somalia. This agreement not only aims to bolster cooperation but also paves the way for a comprehensive energy strategy in the region.
