"Turkey's foreign policy not exclusively focused on Europe anymore
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Like China, Brazil or the EU, Turkey in recent years has upgraded its engagement with Africa. Ankara's new interest in Africa is not just economically driven, but exemplifies a recalibration of Turkish foreign policy.
With a large delegation of some 150 business leaders and politicians in tow, Turkey's President Abdullah Gul embarked on a maiden trip last month. Cameroon and the Democratic Republic of Congo were the destination for Gul and his entourage: a debut for a Turkish president with the goal of strengthening bilateral ties with the two African nations. "
More:Turkey's foreign policy not exclusively focused on Europe anymore | Asia | Deutsche Welle | 26.04.2010
