Assistant Secretary Phee’s Travel to Ankara, Türkiye – United States Department of State

Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Molly Phee will travel to Ankara, Türkiye, October 10-12, 2023. During this trip, she will engage with representatives from the Somalia “Quint” group (United States, United Kingdom, Türkiye, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates) to discuss security and counterterrorism support for Somalia and its ongoing fight against Al-Shabaab. The Ankara meetings mark the fourth iteration of talks between the Quint and Somali government counterparts, and will include participation by defense, intelligence, and development experts. Assistant Secretary Phee will also meet bilaterally with senior Somali officials to discuss shared security, development, and governance priorities.