Turkey’s experience in the field of construction, manufacturing and logistics can be extremely useful for achieving the industrial goals of the countries of the African continent.
This was stated by the African Union Commissioner for Economic Development, Trade, Tourism, Industry and Mining, Francisca Touchup Belobe.
Belobe spoke at the launch event Istanbul Turkish-African Business and Economic Forum (TABEF). The event is held under the auspices of the Turkish Ministry of Trade, with the coordination of the African Union and the organization of the Turkish Foreign Economic Relations Council (DEİK). The Anadolu Agency is the global media partner.
During the ministerial session with the participation of the head of the Ministry of Trade of Turkey, Omer Bolat, the representative of the African Union noted that the parties should give priority to investments in infrastructure and industrialization.
Belobe recalled that there are a number of problems in the global economy, including supply chain disruptions, food and energy security, climate change and geopolitical tensions.
She noted that Turkey and Africa have significant potential to overcome these challenges.
Franciska Tatchup Belobe emphasized three key aspects of the Turkey-Africa partnership: developing mutual trade and investments based on expanding regional value chains, ensuring inclusive transformation within the partnership, and prioritizing investment in infrastructure and industrialization.
Belobe emphasized that relations between Turkey and Africa are based on the principles of mutual respect, solidarity and long-term prospects.