The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has held the first meeting of its high-level preparatory committee to begin arrangements for hosting the fourth Turkey–Africa Partnership Summit.
The meeting focused on the overall framework for preparations, highlighting the political and diplomatic significance of the summit.
Officials described the event as a key milestone in the Turkey–Africa partnership, offering an opportunity to assess the outcomes of the third summit held in Istanbul in 2021 and to explore prospects for advancing cooperation in the coming phase.
Participants also reviewed an initial proposal for the committee’s working mechanism, covering political, substantive, and organisational aspects.
Emphasis was placed on early and systematic preparation, as well as coordination with relevant national institutions and regional and international partners, to ensure a successful summit in both content and outcomes.
It was stressed that efforts must be intensified in the period ahead and that work must be collective, in order to maximise the benefits from hosting what was described as an important continental event.
Turkey
Turkey is a transcontinental nation bridging Europe and Asia, historically known as Anatolia and the heartland of both the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires. Its modern identity was forged in 1923 as the Republic of Turkey under Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. The country is renowned for its vast cultural heritage, from the ancient ruins of Ephesus to the iconic Hagia Sophia in Istanbul.
Africa
Africa is the world’s second-largest continent, widely recognized as the birthplace of humankind, with fossil evidence tracing human origins back millions of years. It is home to immense cultural and historical diversity, encompassing ancient civilizations like Egypt and Mali, and has a complex history shaped by indigenous kingdoms, trade, colonialism, and the struggle for independence.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is a government department responsible for managing a nation’s diplomatic relations and foreign policy. Its history typically dates to the formation of the modern state, evolving from a royal secretariat or colonial office into a centralized institution overseeing embassies, treaties, and international negotiations.
Istanbul
Istanbul is a major city in Turkey that straddles the Bosphorus Strait, historically serving as the capital of the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires under the names Constantinople and Byzantium. Its rich history is visible in iconic sites like the Hagia Sophia, a former cathedral and mosque, and the Topkapı Palace, the administrative heart of the Ottoman sultans for centuries.
