Speaking at the press gathering, Gül said Turkey was ready to improve cooperation with Zambia in the fields of agriculture, mining, energy and transportation, adding that Turkey would pay close attention to the African continent and especially Zambia.
Gül said Turkey was set to open an embassy in Zambia as part of a wider program to launch diplomatic missions in their continent.
Gül said Turkey had boosted relations with African countries over the last years with a view to improve economic, trade and political ties as well as to help them overcome their problems.
Gül said he paid frequent visits to African countries, adding that Turkey had received the support of nearly all African countries to win a non-permanent seat at the UN Security Council.
Prior to the press conference the two governments signed agreements to boost cooperation on civil aviation as well as to establish channels for political consultations.
