Turkish official breaks ground for new hospitals in famine-hit Somalia

Deputy Prime Minister Bekir Bozda? participated in ceremonies marking the start of construction of three hospitals by two Turkish charities and the Housing Development Administration of Turkey (TOK?). Bozda? and an accompanying delegation later departed from Somalia.

Foreign Minister Ahmet Davuto?lu had a phone conversation with Somali Prime Minister Abdiweli Mohamed Ali, diplomatic sources said on Saturday. Davuto?lu and Ali discussed developments in Syria, the latest developments along the Kenyan-Somali border and a meeting on Somalia to be held by Turkey soon.

Somalia has been suffering from the worst drought in the region in the last 60 years along with an internal conflict that intensifies with every passing day. Turkey’s outpouring of support in the region has made it a leader among the international community.

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