Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – 25 November 2015: Turkish Ambassador to Ethiopia and Permanent Representative to the African Union, H.E. Osman R. Yavuzalp, on Wednesday, 25 November 2015, bade farewell to the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson, Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma.

The outgoing Ambassador took the opportunity to express gratitude for the excellent cooperation he had with the AU Commission during his tenure. He cited the successful hosting of the Africa-Turkey Summit, held in Malabo, and whose outcomes are currently being implemented. Furthermore, Turkey’s investment in Africa is growing, particularly in textile and manufacturing.

The AU Commission Chairperson took the opportunity to call for more investment in Africa as Africa continues to industrialise. Given the need to create jobs in on the continent, she said increasing Turkish investments are equally beneficial for Africa and Turkey as partners.

The AU Commission Chairperson wished him well in his feature endeavours.

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