The President of the Gabonese Republic, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, was received on Friday, August 1st at the Presidential Palace in Ankara by his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, as part of an official visit focused on strengthening bilateral relations between Gabon and Turkey. According to a statement from the Gabonese presidency. During this meeting, the two heads of state exchanged views in private, reaffirming their common will to deepen a strategic, sustainable, and mutually beneficial partnership.
Following the meeting, a working session involving the official delegations of both countries led to the signing of eight protocol agreements, covering key sectors of development. It is announced, among other things, the creation of the Gabon-Turkey Business Council aimed at strengthening economic and commercial ties; cooperation in military health, aiming to strengthen human capacities in this strategic area; Turkish financial assistance for the realization of structuring projects in Gabon; and an energy partnership for the development of sustainable energy solutions. The two parties also discussed a cooperation agreement in the field of hydrocarbons, including exploration, production, and investments in gas and oil; a mining cooperation protocol, to promote the exploitation and valorization of natural resources; a complementary agreement in the oil sector, confirming interest in energy investment; and cooperation in education and professional and technical training, to support the development of human capital.
This official visit marks an important step in strengthening bilateral relations between Gabon and Turkey. It paves the way for enhanced and multidimensional cooperation, with expected benefits in the economic, social, and human fields.
