The Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hamza Abdi Barre, today received in his office the CEOs of Zirat Katilim Bank from Turkey, which recently opened a new branch in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu.
The Prime Minister thanked the leaders of Zirat Katilim Bank for the new branch they opened in Somalia, which promotes business cooperation, economic development and strengthening business relations between the two brotherly communities according to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office.
Ziraat Katilim Bank of Türkiye has opened a branch in the Somali capital of Mogadishu, becoming the first international bank to operate in the East African country in more than five decades.
“The Prime Minister of the federal government of Somalia spoke about the business opportunities in Somalia that need to be invested in, so that the Somali community can benefit from the resources of their country,” the statement from the meeting added.
The meeting with the Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hamza Abdi Barre with the head of Zirat Katilim Bank was accompanied by the Turkish Ambassador to Somalia Mr. Ibrahim M. Yagli.
Zirat Katilim Bank has its headquarters in Mogadishu cut off the cordon, while the ceremony was attended by some of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Government of Somalia, the Governor of the Central Bank and some prominent Somali businessmen.
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