ISTANBUL ( Halbeeg News) – The fifth International Global Somali Diaspora conference has kicked off in Istanbul, Turkey, on Friday.
The main focus of the annual conference this year is reconciliation, investment, youth, challenges, and opportunities.
According to organizers, the convention will also give special attention to investment and trade opportunities between Somalia and Turkey.
A delegation led by the Deputy Prime Minister of Somalia, Mahdi Mohamed Gulaid and Turkish foreign minister, Sedat Onal is expected to grace the conference.
The Global Somali diaspora representatives from across all continents, businessmen, civil society organizations and students are taking part in the forum.
According to the executive director of Global Somali Diaspora organization, Jawahir Dahir, concrete topics for implementation are scheduled to be produced at the end of the four days’ event.
Global Somali Diaspora (GSD) is a non-profit organization that aims to advocate, promote, connect and organize Somali diaspora communities globally.
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