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President Erdoğan, President Zelensky of Ukraine talk over phone

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan emphasised during his call with President Zelensky of Ukraine that they are opposed to any decision targeting the territorial integrity of Ukraine. During the phone call, President Erdoğan, who is in Senegal for the second stop of his African tour, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed Russia's decision to recognise the so-called Donetsk and Luhansk republics. President Erdoğan indicated that he was closely following the developments in Donbas and the decisions announced as a result of the extraordinary meeting of the Russian Security Council. Remarking that Türkiye's stance was made clear in...

Presidency’s Director of Communications Altun pens an article on Türkiye-Africa relations for Senegal’s Bes Bi-Le Jour Newspaper

Director of Communications Altun: "We hope to establish sustainable strategic relations with our African friends, both bilaterally and regionally. As a regional stabilising power, Türkiye is always ready to contribute to peace and security." Presidency's Director of Communications Fahrettin Altun penned an article titled "We Are Building the Future of Türkiye-Africa Together" for Senegal's Bes Bi-Le Jour Newspaper. Pointing out that Africa has been one of the regions that have come to the fore the most in the Turkish public opinion in the last two decades, Director of Communications Altun stated that President Recep...

President Erdoğan: Russia’s decision to recognise the so-called Donetsk and Luhansk Republics is unacceptable

President Erdoğan: Russia's decision to recognise the so-called Donetsk and Luhansk Republics is unacceptable    President Erdoğan: "We intend to put this (regulation on electricity bills) into effect on March 1. This step demonstrates that we are listening to the voice of our nation. We will continue to provide solutions that will make our citizens feel more at ease.” On his flight from the Democratic Republic of the Congo to Senegal, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan answered reporters' questions about the current developments, saying, “We consider Russia’s decision to recognise the so-called Donetsk and Luhansk Republics unacceptable....

Five agreements signed between Türkiye and Senegal

Five agreements have been signed between the two countries in the presence of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and President Macky Sall of Senegal. Following their tête-à-tête meeting, President Erdoğan and Sall proceeded to the signing ceremony of agreements. Five agreements have been signed between the two countries in the presence of President Erdoğan and President Sall. In this context, Minister of Foreign Affairs Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu and Senegalese Minister of Foreign Affairs and Senegalese Abroad Aissata Tall Sall signed the “Memorandum of Understanding on Protocol Cooperation” between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs...

“We will continue to enhance our relations with African countries on the basis of sincerity and solidarity”

Speaking at a joint press conference with Senegalese President Sall, President Erdoğan said: “With the communique, action plan and joint implementation report we adopted during the 3rd Türkiye-Africa Partnership Summit in Istanbul, we set out a road map in our relations with Africa for the 2022-2026 period. We will continue to enhance our relations with African countries on the basis of sincerity, brotherhood and solidarity.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a joint press conference with President Macky Sall of Senegal following their tête-à-tête and the meeting between the delegations. “WE DISCUSSED ALL ASPECTS OF...

President Erdoğan at the Senegalese Presidential Palace

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

“With its location and power in the region, Senegal is an export gateway to the West African countries”

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 Erdoğan in Senegal

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...