Author: Ramazan Erdag

Türkiye, as an inspiring mediator and reliable partner for Africa, has been enhancing and deepening its relations with the continent. Just recently, during the opening speech of the 4th Antalya Diplomacy Forum (ADF2025), President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan stated, “Türkiye is a country situated at the epicenter of three continents. Türkiye is an Asian and African country as well as a European country.” His definition of Türkiye as an African country is remarkable and signifies that the country moves beyond the traditional relationship with the continent based on partnership or collaboration. Türkiye perceives itself as part of the continent, not a…