Ankara Deepens Trade Ties With Africa

Türkiye well placed to help reveal ‘truth’ about Sudan conflict, Sudanese official says

Amgad Fareid Eltayeb says Ankara’s ties with Muslim world, NATO countries give it special position on Sudan

Türkiye, South Korea deepen trade ties through strategic sectors

Strengthening trade relations between Türkiye and South Korea and exploring venues for advancing the ties are likely to top the agenda of talks to be held in the Turkish capital th...

How Türkiye went from problem child to power broker in NATO

Ankara used the summit to prove it can deliver what others cannot: access, leverage, and channels to Trump, Damascus and Moscow Read Full Article at RT.com

Turkish ambassador in Damascus affirms strategic nature of bilateral relations

Ankara, July 1, (SANA) Türkiye’s Ambassador to Syria, Nuh Yilmaz, affirmed that relations between Damascus and Ankara are strategic, noting that the two countries are currently cooperating across multiple fields under a clear vision for future development. Yilmaz expressed Türkiye’s readiness to actively contribute to Syria’s reconstruction, stressing Syria’s importance as a key gateway for []

Carney says Iran acted ‘irresponsibly’ as Trump declares ceasefire ‘over’

The developing situation in the Middle East overshadowed the NATO Summit in Ankara, Turkey, on Wednesday

Africa’s trade shield

Introduction The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) has become the cornerstone of Africa’s economic integration agenda. Since trading officially commenced on January 1, 2021, the Agreement has sought to transform Africa from a collection of fragmented national markets into a single integrated marketplace capable of stimulating industrialisation, investment and sustainable economic growth. The AfCFTA The post Africa’s trade shield appeared first on Ghanaian Times.

Nato allies Türkiye and US reaffirm long-standing partnership

As Nato leaders gather in Ankara for a summit to address global security challenges, diplomatic relations are once again in focus. Over the years, the Turkish and US presidents have remained in contact during regional crises, discussing issues from Syria and Iran to broader security concerns. Supporters of Ankara's diplomatic approach say its ability to engage both Washington and regional actors gives it a unique role during times of instability. Asli Atbas reports.

How a NATO realignment can bring Putin and Tehran to their knees

As leaders gather for the high-stakes NATO Summit in Ankara this week, the trans-Atlantic alliance stands at a historic crossroads, confronted by two defining crises: the Russia-Ukraine War and the simmering confrontation between the U.S. and Iran. What critics previously decried as a widening chasm between Washington and Brussels is instead coalescing into a sharp, []

Africa can supply part of Iran's import needs

TEHRAN- The head of the Iran-East Africa Joint Chamber of Commerce announced plans to develop trade and investment relations with African countries and said: The vast capacities of this continent can meet part of Iran's import needs, and in return, Iran will also export the industrial goods and products required by these countries.

Regional peace can unlock trade, investment and technology gains: Iftikhar Malik

Regional peace can unlock trade, investment and technology gains: Iftikhar Malik

Gok: The U.S. Initiative Pushes Turkey to Reshape Its Moves in Libya

Libya – Turkish political analyst Jawad Gok said that Turkey's recent intense diplomatic and intelligence efforts reflect Ankara’s desire to secure its presence in any future political arrangements in Libya. He noted that this comes as signs grow of a potential U.S. initiative to reorganize the Libyan scene in a way that protects the interests... Read more Source The post Gok: The U.S. Initiative Pushes Turkey to Reshape Its Moves in Libya appeared first on Libya Update News.

Trump blows wind in Erdogan's sails as Turkey advances regional ambitions

The war in Iran and the showy NATO summit that Ankara will host next month give Turkey an opportunity to show off its efforts to become the one dictating regional policy and creating partnership. However, inner and outer hurdles to Erdoğan's plans remain

Armenias Turkish gamble comes with a price

Yerevan may gain trade and access, but its outreach to Ankara risks pulling the South Caucasus into a deeper East-West clashThe normalization of Armenia-Türkiye relations has become one of the central political processes in the South Caucasus. Beneath talk of reopening the border and restoring trade and transport routes lies the question of Armenia's foreign policy path and reliances in the regi

Turkish President Urges NATO to Lift Defence Industry Restrictions

Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has called on NATO allies to remove restrictions on defence cooperation, urging greater inclusion of Ankara in European defence initiatives. “Restrictions among allies on defence cooperation, especially in the defence industry, must be lifted,” Erdogan said while addressing the opening of the NATO leaders’ summit in Ankara. He said; “At [] The post Turkish President Urges NATO to Lift Defence Industry Restrictions appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

“Will double bilateral trade by 2030”: PM Modi hails India-New Zealand FTA, USD 20 billion investment commitment

This year, our two countries concluded a Free Trade Agreement in a record time of just nine months. This agreement will create new opportunities for all of you in market access, investment, services and technology. I am confident that together we will double our bilateral trade by 2030, the Prime Minister said.

Éducation : La SAG et l’Université de Moncton s’allient pour offrir des bourses d’excellence au Canada

Remplacer l’or des mines par l’or gris de la connaissance : c’est toute l’ambition du nouveau partenariat stratégique signé ce mercredi 1er juillet 2026 au Ministère des Mines et de la Géologie. La Société Anglogold Ashanti de Guinée (SAG) et la prestigieuse Université de Moncton (Canada) ont officialisé une convention qui va permettre à de []

US-Turkish relations: Impact on NATO and the Middle East

As Europe warms to Turkey and US influence shifts, the US–Turkey relationship has become crucial to shaping NATO's strength and Middle East security. The post US-Turkish relations: Impact on NATO and the Middle East appeared first on Atlantic Council.

EU slaps Somalia with punitive measures after it refuses to accept non-Somali deportees

The standoff between Somalia and the EU comes on the heels of a recently overhauled anti-migration policy, as part of which European countries are scouting for African countries to serve as “return hubs” to which migrants will be deported.​ Pavan Kulkarni , June 29, 2026

Letter from Washington: US and EU Square Off Over Balkan Assets

Once a field of cooperation, the Balkans is turning into a battleground for competing US and European visions and interests, says Jovana Djurovic in her latest despatch from DC.

Erdogan urges NATO allies to lift defence industry restrictions at summit

ANKARA, July 8 (Reuters) - Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday that NATO allies must lift defence-industry restrictions among them, pressing the case for Ankara to break into some Europe-only initiatives.Restrictions among allies on defence cooperation, especially in the defence industry, must be lifted, Erdogan told the opening of a summit of NATO leaders in Ankara.At a time when a model of cooperation based on common sense and reason is possible, excluding allies that are not members of the (European) Union would lead to artificial divisions in Europe.

New chapter in Kazakhstan’s European strategy: Astana strengthens engagement with Balkans

New chapter in Kazakhstan’s European strategy: Astana strengthens engagement with Balkans

The Ankara Summit Declaration

Read the text outlining agreements at the 2026 NATO summit in Turkey.

Europe to have servicing center for Patriot missiles — Polish defense minister

Accoridng to Polish Defense Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz, the relevant agreement with the US, Germany, the Netherlands and Sweden was signed on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Ankara

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Turkey sees its status in NATO rise, thanks to its weapons factories and Trump

A friendship between presidents Donald Trump and Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and a need for weapons production, has changed how other NATO countries treat Turkey.

Coffee, chillies and cashews: a new recipe to spice up China-Africa trade relations

As China’s relationship with African countries deepens, the country’s influence is spreading into more areas. In our series Jevans Nyabiage looks at how Beijing’s blanket import clearance for three African food products will affect ties between them, and the potential effects for other governments around the world. Beijing is rewriting its trade playbook by bypassing years of protracted bilateral negotiations to grant continent-wide market access for African coffee, chillies and cashews. The...

How NATO Summit in Ankara redefines Ukraine's role in European security

The 36th NATO Summit in Ankara marks a fundamental paradigm shift in the geopolitical architecture of the Euro-Atlantic alliance, one that moves past the predictable rhetoric of transatlantic solidarity to address a messy, multi-polar reality. While mainstream commentary remains hyper-focused on the high-stakes bilateral diplomacy playing out in the corridors of the Presidential Complex, the true structural evolution of this summit lies embedded within the text of its declarations.

Turkiye, Pakistan Stress Need to Deepen Cooperation, Support Regional Stability

Istanbul, July 04 (QNA) - President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkiye and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif of Pakistan underscored the importance of reinforcing cooperation and efforts to deepen security and stability in the region.

Mistaking an Army for a Creed: NATO, Trump, and the Future of Liberal Internationalism

The NATO Ankara summit is a eulogy for one model of liberal internationalism. It should become the cradle of a better one. Donald Trump went to Ankara this week and asked the allies for loyalty. He said it beside Recep Tayyip Erdogan, whom he had praised for his loyalty in the war on Iran, and [] The post Mistaking an Army for a Creed: NATO, Trump, and the Future of Liberal Internationalism appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

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