ANKARA — The National Communications Authority (NCA) of Somalia and Turkey’s Information Technologies and Communications Authority (BTK) have established a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance bilateral cooperation in electronic communications.
The agreement was formalized at BTK headquarters in Ankara by Mr. Mustafa Yasin Sheikh, Director General of Somalia’s NCA, and Mr. Ömer Abdullah Karagözoğlu, Chairman of the Board and President of BTK.
Scope of Collaboration
The MoU creates a framework for collaboration in various areas of mutual interest, encompassing:
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Satellite communications regulation.
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Cybersecurity and network resilience.
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Spectrum management.
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Broadband infrastructure development.
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Internet governance.
During the signing ceremony, Mr. Karagözoğlu outlined the broader vision of the partnership: “This partnership will facilitate knowledge sharing, regulatory experience exchange, and best practices adoption, supporting robust, future-oriented communications sectors in both Turkey and Somalia.”
Strategic Modernization
Mr. Mustafa Yasin Sheikh underscored the strategic importance of the agreement for Somalia’s communications sector.
“This agreement fortifies institutional collaboration between NCA and BTK, enabling capacity development… thus contributing to the advancement and modernization of Somalia’s communications infrastructure,” Sheikh stated.
Post-signing, the Director General and his delegation participated in technical discussions with BTK and other relevant Turkish institutions. These interactions concentrated on practical implementation strategies, consumer protection, and regulatory methodologies.
