Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan is set to attend the third Turkey-Africa Ministerial Review Conference next week, as confirmed by sources within his ministry.
The conference, scheduled for Nov. 2-3, will bring together foreign ministers and officials from 14 African nations, alongside representatives from the African Union Commission.
Invitations to the conference were extended through the African Union’s partnership formula, according to ministry sources.
The 14 African nations expected to attend include Mauritania, Angola, the Republic of Congo, Ghana, and Egypt, among others.
The meeting will serve as a preparatory event for the fourth Turkey-Africa Partnership Summit, set for 2026 in an African country.
At the end of the conference, participants will adopt a joint statement and review the 2022-2024 Joint Implementation Report.
During his visit, Minister Fidan is expected to hold bilateral discussions with African leaders and officials, including representatives from Djibouti.
Turkey’s relationship with Africa has evolved significantly over the past 25 years, transitioning from its Africa Expansion Action Plan to the Africa Partnership Policy in 2013.
Turkey’s policy emphasizes equal partnership, focusing on peace, stability, and social development across the continent.
Turkey, a strategic partner of the African Union since 2008, views its ties with African nations as mutually beneficial.
The country supports Africa’s Agenda 2063 and the United Nations’ 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, with projects spanning infrastructure, health, and economic growth.
Turkey’s approach to Africa aims to foster cooperation rather than competition, distinguishing itself from other actors by avoiding debt-based policies.
The Turkish defense industry also plays a role, assisting African nations facing security threats with training and defense support while respecting international obligations.