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President Erdoğan speaks to journalists following visits to Angola, Togo and Nigeria

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke to journalists on his flight from Angola, Togo and Nigeria and answered questions on current events. Noting that the official visits, which began on October 17 as part of the Western Africa tour, were fruitful, President Erdoğan said they paid 41 visits to 30 African countries thus far.  Underlining that even these figures alone demonstrate their commitment to improving Türkiye’s relations with the African continent, President Erdoğan stated that he discussed bilateral relations and regional issues during his meetings with the presidents of Angola, Togo, Burkina Faso, Liberia and Nigeria.  President...

President Erdoğan: “It is a significant accomplishment that our country’s name comes to the forefront in the quest for alternative destinations to the Asian-based production and supply network.”

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said, “It is a significant accomplishment that our country’s name comes to the forefront in the quest for alternative destinations to the Asian-based production and supply network. As a government that has implemented historic reforms in every field over the last 19 years, we are determined not to invalidate this trust in Türkiye.” President Erdoğan sent a video message to the “Regional Finance Conference”. Starting his speech by greeting the participants, President Erdoğan wished the conference would yield auspicious results and new collaborations. Pointing out that for approximately two years, there had...

“Nigeria’s efforts for peace, stability and economic development in Africa are praiseworthy”

Holding a joint press conference with President Buhari of Nigeria, President Erdoğan said: “Nigeria, which is an important member of such organizations as the D-8, OIC, ECOWAS and the African Union, is among the leading countries in its region and the world. The efforts, which Nigeria exerts to establish peace, stability, and economic development in Africa are praiseworthy.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a joint press conference with President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria following their talks. President Erdoğan wished Allah’s mercy upon the Nigerians who lost their lives in the terrorist attack that targeted a market...

President Erdoğan at the Nigerian Presidential Palace

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan was welcomed by President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria with an official ceremony at the Presidential Palace. Following the introduction of the delegations, the two leaders posed for the press and headed inside the palace for their bilateral meeting. https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/131032/president-erdogan-at-the-nigerian-presidential-palace

President Erdoğan leaves Togo

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan departed Lomé, Togo's capital, for Nigeria at 22.30 local time in Türkiye. President Faure Essozimna of Togo saw President Erdoğan off at Gnassingbe Eyadema International Airport. Togo receives two mechanical mine-clearing machines from Türkiye Two Mechanical Mine-Clearing Equipment (MEMATT) were handed to Togo during President Erdoğan's official visit. Before leaving Lomé, the capital of Togo, President Erdoğan and Togo's President, Faure Essozimna Gnassingbe, inspected the delivered equipment at the Gnassingbe Eyadema International Airport. Hulusi Akar, the Minister of National Defence, and Essossimna Gnakade, the Minister of Armed Forces of Togo, accompanied...

President Erdoğan meets with President Weah of Liberia

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who is in Togo for an official visit, met with President George Manneh Weah of Liberia. https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/131024/president-erdogan-meets-with-president-weah-of-liberia

President Erdoğan meets with President Kaboré of Burkina Faso

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who is in Togo for an official visit, met with President Roch Marc Christian Kaboré of Burkina Faso as part of his programme. https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/131018/president-erdogan-meets-with-president-kabor-of-burkina-faso

President Erdoğan meets with his Togolese, Burkinabe, Liberian counterparts

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with President Faure Essozimna Gnassingbé of Togo, President Roch Marc Christian Kaboré of Burkina Faso and President George Manneh Weah of Liberia. https://www.tccb.gov.tr/en/news/542/131014/president-erdogan-meets-with-his-togolese-burkinabe-liberian-counterparts

“We want to advance our cooperation with Togo in the political, economic, commercial and military areas”

Holding a joint press conference with President Gnassingbé of Togo, President Erdoğan said: “During our bilateral and interdelegational talks today, Mr. President and I discussed how we could further our relations. With regard to numerous matters, we actually share similar views and approaches with Togo. We want to advance our cooperation with Togo in the political, economic, commercial and military areas.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a joint press conference with President Faure Gnassingbé of Togo following their talks. Voicing his pleasure to be in Togo, the second leg of his Africa tour, President Erdoğan said: “I...