Turkish min: Deals signed with 20 African countries on energy

ISTANBUL, Oct 17 (KUNA) -- Turkish Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar said on Friday his country inked agreements with about 20 countries in Africa.
Turkiye and Africa share a joint vision on building an independent energy future, Bayraktar said in an augural speech during the Turkiye-Africa Business and Economic Forum.
He referred to strengthening ties between Turkiye and Africa in all fields, including diplomacy, education, culture, trade and others.
Now many of these deals are being transferred into tangible projects that show relations based on mutual confidence and respect, he noted.
Turkiye and many African countries have huge potential in renewable energy, he stated.
He expressed readiness to cooperate with African partners to develop institutional skills and potential through sharing knowledge and technical training.
The two-day forum is featuring ministers and officials, along about 3,000 businesspersons from 54 Africana countries and Turkiye.
It focuses on some top sectors like agriculture, food, renewable energy, mining, logistic, digital techniques and others. (end) ta.hm