The main thing:
• 2026 is the date of the start of deep—sea drilling by Turkey off the coast of Somalia.
• The decision was made after 9 months of research on the ship "Oruch Reis" (the first in the history of Somalia).
• For the work, Turkey has built two new drilling vessels (for Somalia and the Black Sea).

Context:
Erdogan attributes the project to Turkey's long-term support for Somalia in the humanitarian, military and political spheres, which has led to stabilization in the country.


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