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President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan was welcomed by President Macky Sall of Senegal with an official ceremony at the Presidential Palace. Following the ceremony, the two leaders headed inside the palace for their bilateral meeting. https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/135742/president-erdogan-at-the-senegalese-presidential-palace

Addressing the Senegal-Türkiye Business Forum, President Erdoğan said: “We should make use of the existing means and implement new mechanisms in order to enhance our economic relations. We know that Senegal harbors the potential to become an economic hub in its region. With its location and power in the region, Senegal is an export gateway to the West African countries.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made a speech at the Senegal-Türkiye Business Forum in Dakar. “OUR TRADE VOLUME HAS REACHED $540 MILLION DESPITE THE PANDEMIC” Noting that Türkiye and Senegal have always been very close to one...

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan arrived in the Senegalese capital city of Dakar, the second stop of his three-country Africa visit. President Erdoğan was welcomed at Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport by President Macky Sall of Senegal. Türkiye’s Ambassador to Dakar Ahmet Kavas and embassy staff were also present at the welcoming. Minister of Foreign Affairs Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, Minister of Youth and Sports Mehmet Muharrem Kasapoğlu, Minister of Interior Süleyman Soylu, Minister of National Defense Hulusi Akar, Minister of Trade Mehmet Muş and Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Adil Karaismailo�...

During a panel held in the Directorate of Communications Conference Hall on the occasion of the second anniversary of the Hanau attack, brief accounts of individuals who lost their lives in the attack were shared, and a film of interviews with their families was shown. Presidency's Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun sent a video message to the panel, which featured journalist Klaus Jürgens as one of the speakers, addressing the audience with his assessment on the rise of the far-right in Germany. Jürgens stated that during Germany's split into east and west, both sides made derogatory statements about...

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan concluded his meetings in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the first stop on his African tour, and flew to Senegal. President Erdoğan and President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo Felix Tshisekedi arrived at Kinshasa International Airport in the same vehicle, and President Tshisekedi bid President Erdoğan farewell. President Erdoğan was accompanied to Senegal by Minister of Foreign Affairs Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, Minister of Interior Süleyman Soylu, Minister of National Defence Hulusi Akar, Minister of Trade Mehmet Muş, Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Adil Karaismailoğlu,...

Director of Communications Altun: "One of the most severe problems we face today is the legitimisation and normalisation of racism and discrimination in the guise of freedom of expression. In this context, we will sustain our close cooperation with Germany's new administration, non-governmental organisations and media representatives." In a video message sent to the panel "Seeking Justice for the Hanau Victims: The Far-Right Terrorist Threat in Germany" held by the Directorate of Communications on the second anniversary of the Hanau attack, Presidency's Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun said, "Every racist attack that goes unpunished and unresolved leads to more...

As part of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s official visit, 100,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine were delivered to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). President Erdoğan presented the vaccines to President Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of the Congo during a symbolic ceremony held in a hotel in Kinshasa. In his address, President Erdoğan expressed his hope that vaccines would bring health to the whole population of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In accordance with President Erdoğan's directive, 1 million 100,000 additional doses of the COVID-19 vaccine will be supplied to the country.

Holding a joint press conference with President Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, President Erdoğan said: "The Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) continues its support for the development efforts of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The TIKA is conducting various projects, including vocational training, healthcare, support for administrative and social infrastructure and school renewal. We will continue to stand with the Democratic Republic of the Congo in its development efforts." President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a joint press conference with President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo of the Democratic Republic of the Congo following their...

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who is in Kinshasa for an official visit, was welcomed with an official ceremony by President Félix-Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo of the Democratic Republic of the Congo at the Presidential Palace. When President Erdoğan and DRC President Tshisekedi arrived at the ceremonial ground, the national anthems of the two countries were played. After President Erdoğan inspected the guard of honor, the two leaders posed for a photo before the flags of the two countries. Following the introduction of the delegations, the two Presidents proceeded inside for their tête-à-tête and the...