Türkiye Does Not See Other Countries As Rivals In Africa, FM Says
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency)
Türkiye does not see other countries as rivals in Africa or
other parts of the world and is eager to cooperate with everyone,
Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavushoglu said in a joint news conference
with his French counterpart Catherine Colonna in the capital Ankara
on Monday, Trend reports citing Daily Sabah .
Noting that Türkiye sees Africa as an equal partner, the top
Turkish diplomat said Ankara could provide assistance to Paris if
it is having difficulties regarding visits to the continent.
'We use clear expressions in our statements. We had previously
said that France should learn lessons from its previous colonialist
approach to the continent, which backfired,' Cavushoglu said.
He continued by saying that if there is an anti-France stance in
African countries, this is not caused by the provocations of
Türkiye or other countries, but due to France's past stance.
Last week, Türkiye lashed out at what it described as French
President Emmanuel Macron's 'unacceptable' comments in Algeria on
foreign powers spreading anti-French propaganda in Africa.
'It is extremely unfortunate that French President Emmanuel
Macron made statements targeting our country, along with some other
countries, during his visit to Algeria,' Foreign Ministry
spokesperson Tanju Bilgic said in a written response to questions
by reporters.
'It is unacceptable that French President Macron, who has
trouble confronting his colonial past in Africa, especially in
Algeria, tries to get rid of his colonial past by accusing other
countries, including ours,' he added.
Bilgic said Ankara hopes France will reach the 'level of
maturity' to face its colonial past 'without blaming other
countries.'
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