As Turkey continues its diplomatic advance into Africa, President RTErdogan, who was re-elected on May 28, is strengthening ties with his counterparts across the continent. Certain leaders enjoy a particularly privileged relationship with him.
Posted on June 19, 2023 09:00
As Turkey continues its diplomatic advance into Africa, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is strengthening ties with his counterparts across the continent. Certain leaders enjoy a particularly privileged relationship with him. Africa made up the largest delegation of Turkey’s friends, with 17 heads of state, prime ministers or parliamentary presidents among the 47 leaders present at Erdogan’s inauguration ceremony on 3 June in Ankara. The presidents of Central Asian republics were also represented at the Grand National Assembly of Turkey and the subsequent state dinner held at the Çankaya Palace.
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