Turkish companies to construct new residential units in Gabon

“Turkey’s economic cooperation with African countries is not based on a unilateral gain. We develop our relations on the principle of win-win,” said Gül. Gül also stated that Gabon was one of Africa’s most stable countries, adding that Gabon was contributing to Turkey’s initiative policy in Africa.

Ondimba mentioned that he was pleased with Turkey’s stance on Africa. “Turkey is a model for Gabon and other countries in the development sector, and we are glad to sign strategic partnership agreements with developed and powerful countries,” said Ondimba, adding that Turkey was now one of Africa’s biggest strategic partners.

Prior to the press conference, Turkey and Gabon signed an agreement on mutual encouragement and protection of investments and a memorandum of understanding for cooperation between the Diplomacy Academy of the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Gabonese Foreign Ministry.

The two presidents also held a meeting, which was also attended by Environment and Urban Planning Minister Erdoğan Bayraktar and Education Minister Ömer Dinçer.

On Thursday, the Confederation of Turkish Businessmen and Industrialists (TUSKON) will host Ondimba at a meeting in İstanbul which will bring together Turkish and Gabonese businessmen. Ondimba is set to hold talks with several officials in the coming days in İstanbul.