Turkiye pledges to enhance cooperation, solidarity with Africa

Marking Africa Day, Turkey on Thursday pledged to continue its cooperation and solidarity with the continent in all aspects. anadolu news agency Report.

In a statement, Turkey’s Foreign Ministry said: “We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all our African sisters and brothers on the occasion of the 25 May Africa Day, which marks the 60th anniversary of the foundation of the African Union, which celebrates the ideals of the African people. represents. A unified, peaceful and prosperous continent.”

An African Handicrafts Exhibition will be inaugurated in collaboration with the African Handicrafts Market and the House of Culture, the ministry said, adding that a panel titled ‘Turkish-Africa Relations in the Centenary of the Republic’ will be organized by the President for Turks abroad and related communities “.

Turkey’s Deputy Foreign Minister Burak Akpar will deliver a speech at the ceremony in Ankara, where 38 African states will also be represented, the ministry said.

“On the 60th anniversary of the institutionalization of Pan-African sentiment, Africa has become a distinguished, effective and prominent actor within the international community,” noting that Turkey is fully committed to the efforts of “African friends” for peace, stability and peace. support in a way. Initiative aimed at development as well as increasing African presence in international fora.”

Citing Ankara’s vision for African countries, the ministry stressed that it is “fully consistent with the African Union’s founding principles and a holistic, inclusive and equal partnership based on mutual respect and a win-win strategy”. based on.”

“We share the spirit of 1963 and the vision for Africa, and attach the utmost importance to Agenda 2063 and the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Goals,” it also said.

Ankara pledged to continue “to elevate cooperation and solidarity to a new level in all aspects following the Turkey-Africa Partnership Summit held in Turkey on 16-18 December 2021” under the country’s African partnership policy.

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