Istanbul to host Turkish-African business gathering next month

Istanbul to host Turkish-African business gathering next month

Published September 20,2023


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The 4th Türkiye-Africa Business and Economic Forum is ready to happen in Istanbul on Oct. 12-13.

The two-day occasion, organized by the Turkish Foreign Economic Relations Board (DEIK) in coordination with the Trade Ministry and the African Union, is anticipated to see 3,000 contributors.

The discussion board with the primary theme, Addressing Challenges, Unlocking Opportunities: Building Stronger Türkiye-Africa Economic Partnerships, prioritizes the power, infrastructure, agriculture, agribusiness, healthcare, tourism, and digital advertising and marketing sectors.

The occasion will welcome Türkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and head of the African Union Azali Assoumani, Türkiye’s Trade Minister Omer Bolat, and Commissioner for Economic Development, Trade, Industry, and Mining on the African Union Commission (AUC) Albert Muchanga.

On the second day of the discussion board, Turkish and African businesswomen will share their experiences in reshaping the panorama of the business world throughout the Türkiye-Africa Women Leadership Dialogue.

With the participation of Wamkele Mene, secretary normal of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), the impression of the pan-African commerce pact on commerce between Türkiye and Africa shall be mentioned.

The commerce quantity between Türkiye and Africa amounted to $40.7 billion in 2022, up from $1.35 billion in 2003. The determine is projected to hit $50 billion by the top of this 12 months.

Source: www.anews.com.tr