Turkish Foreign Policy and the Importance of Türkiye’s Policy of Outreach to the African Continent

Authors : Numan HAZAR

Pages : 11-26

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Publication Date : 2023-07-11

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Türkiye attaches special importance to its relations with African countries due to historical, political, economic and cultural factors. Although some claim that Türkiye was late in pursuing a policy of opening up to African countries, it is worth noting that Türkiye opened its first resident Embassy in Africa at Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, in 1926, just three years after the proclamation of the Republic. In this article, Türkiye’s policy and specific initiatives toward the African continent will be discussed, and the importance of these initiatives for Turkish foreign policy will be emphasized.
Keywords : Turkish foreign policy, Africa, Türkiye Africa relations, Action Plan, TİKA