Union with Africa is now more essential than ever

Union with Africa is now more essential than ever
Union with Africa is now more essential than ever

I wholeheartedly congratulate the Africa Day of all our African friends. The unprecedented conditions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic all over the world render the solidarity symbolized by Africa Day even more significant this year. 

The progress achieved in recent years by Africa in many fields and our developing partnership with the Continent enable us to look into the future with hope, despite there existing severe challenges. Together with our public institutions, non-governmental organizations and private sector, we have given priority to develop our cooperation with the African continent.

We are working hard to develop our economic and commercial relations with Africa, to increase our development and humanitarian aid, as well as the number of higher education scholarships and Turkish Airlines flights. We aim to further strengthen our relations with Africa on the basis of a win-win understanding and mutual respect.

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