Turkey praised for its contributions to Somali

More than 50 countries and representatives from international organizations gathered in the capital of Britain, London to address the future of Somalia. British Prime Minister David Cameron has launched the International Somalia Conference in which Turkey is represented by Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu. During the conference, Davutoglu urged the nations attending the conference to help the country end the suffering. Stating that Turkey has been praised by nations attending the London conference on Somalia for its constructive contributions to help rebuild the African nation, Davutoglu claimed that Turkey has fulfilled all of its promises with respect to the troubled East African nation. World leaders pledged new help to tackle terrorism and piracy in Somalia, but insisted on Thursday that the East African state must quickly form a stable government, adding that penalties would be imposed on those hampering its progress. The nations pledged new funding, additional training for soldiers and coast guards, increased cooperation over terrorism and a new drive to root out those who finance and gain profit from piracy. Davutoglu told reporters that Turkey's help to Somalia was not a strategic interest, but a humanitarian responsibility for Turkey, adding that Turkey has urged the international community to ensure that humanitarian aid to the East African country is increased, security and public order are boosted and a political structure is completed. While Germany, Denmark, Norway and the Netherlands pledged new stability funding, Turkey said it would host a follow-up summit on Somalia's future in June.