Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu started his five-nation Africa tour on Sunday, beginning with South Africa.
“We started our South African contacts by visiting the Nurul Hamidiye Mosque, named after Sultan Abdulhamid II, in Cape Town, whose restoration works were undertaken by TIKA (Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency). In cooperation with all our institutions, we protect our cultural heritage all over the world!” Çavuşoğlu mentioned on Twitter.
Later, Cavusoglu visited Tana Baru Cemetery, the place the tomb of Ottoman Islamic scholar Abu Bakr Effendi is positioned.
Addressing the Turkish residents in Cape Town, Çavuşoğlu mentioned: “Thanks to you, Türkiye-South Africa relations are progressing on solid foundations and the purpose of my visit is to further strengthen the relations between the two countries.”
On Monday, Cavusoglu will formally inaugurate the Turkish Consulate General in Cape Town and can maintain official conferences in Pretoria on Tuesday.
The minister mentioned whereas opening a consulate normal, Türkiye will shield the heritage of its ancestors and attempt to present the most effective service to its residents dwelling in Cape Town.
“On the other hand, we will work together to improve our relations with South Africa in the Cape Town region,” he added.
The minister mentioned he expects Turkish residents to deal with one another in South Africa, and proceed to struggle the terrorist organizations, together with the PKK, FETO, and Daesh/ISIS.
Cavusoglu will then go to Zimbabwe, Rwanda, Gabon, and Sao Tome and Principe.
During the go to, all elements of bilateral relations shall be mentioned and views shall be exchanged on regional points, in addition to on Türkiye’s African Partnership Policy.
Developing relations and cooperation with African nations is likely one of the cornerstones of Ankara’s multi-dimensional overseas coverage.
