Minister Bolat announced: Trade volume with Africa has reached 40 billion dollars
Original headlineBakan Bolat açıkladı: Afrika ile ticaret hacmi 40 milyar dolara ulaştı
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Turkish Trade Minister Ömer Bolat said Türkiye-Africa trade volume has reached approximately $40 billion as of 2025, up eightfold from $5.4 billion in 2003. Bolat credited Turkish contractors' expanding role in the region alongside the trade growth. The milestone underscores Ankara's push to deepen economic ties across Africa and diversify trade partners. Details on sector breakdowns and the contractors' share of activity were not specified in the excerpt. Watch for further government statements on trade targets and contract awards tied to the Africa strategy.
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Ömer Bolat, Africa, Türkiye, Ticaret Bakanlığı