Somalia’s NCA and Türkiye’s BTK Sign MoU to Boost Electronic Communications Cooperation
The agreement establishes a framework for collaboration across several key regulatory and technical areas of mutual interest.
Somalia’s National Communications Authority (NCA) and the Information Technologies and Communications Authority (BTK) of the Republic of Türkiye have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation in electronic communications.
The agreement establishes a framework for collaboration across several key regulatory and technical areas of mutual interest. These include satellite communications regulation, cybersecurity, spectrum management, broadband infrastructure deployment, the security and resilience of telecommunications networks and services, internet regulation, and other regulatory aspects of electronic communications.
The MoU was signed at BTK headquarters in Ankara by Mr. Mustafa Yasin Sheikh, Director General of the National Communications Authority of Somalia, and Ömer Abdullah Karagözoğlu, Chairman of the Board and President of the Information Technologies and Communications Authority of the Republic of Türkiye.
“Through this partnership, we aim to promote the exchange of knowledge, regulatory experience, and best practices, thereby supporting resilient, forward-looking communications sectors in both Türkiye and Somalia.”
– Mr. Ömer Abdullah Karagözoğlu, Chairman of the Board and President, Information Technologies and Communications Authority, Republic of Türkiye
“This agreement strengthens institutional collaboration between NCA and BTK and supports capacity building, knowledge exchange, and improved regulatory frameworks, thereby contributing to the growth and modernization of Somalia’s communications sector.”
– Mr. Mustafa Yasin Sheikh, Director General, National Communications Authority, Somalia
Following the signing, the NCA Director General and his delegation held engagements with BTK and other relevant institutions. The sessions focused on technical discussions, knowledge exchange, and sharing of experience in regulatory practices, cybersecurity, consumer protection, and internet governance.
