Turkiye-Africa Media Summit To Be Held In Istanbul On Occasion Of Africa Day

A two-day summit marking May 25, Africa Day, organized by Turkiye's Communications Directorate, will start in Istanbul this Wednesday.

Attending the event will be 80 press members from 45 African countries, African diplomats, and officials of public institutions, media representatives, academics, and representatives from the private sector and NGOs, said a directorate statement.

Fahrettin Altun, the directorate head, will deliver the opening speech of the summit, which aims to strengthen cooperation and coordination between Turkish and African media members, share experiences, and develop a partnership perspective.

The program is expected to boost awareness of Turkiye in the African media and strengthen Ankara's cooperation with African countries in the field of media and communication.

Writing by Seda Sevencan -