Erdogan Vows Justice for Malnourished Kids in Gaza
In a joint press conference held in Ankara, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan praised Senegal's firm stance against Israeli actions in Gaza and their unwavering solidarity with the Palestinian people.
Senegal, a longstanding advocate for Palestinian rights, has been vocal in its criticism of Israeli oppression on international platforms. This stance, which aligns with Turkey's position, has earned Senegal high praise from President Erdoğan, who considered it an "example for many nations."
During the press conference, Erdoğan condemned Israel's ongoing actions in Gaza, vowing that those responsible for the humanitarian catastrophe in the region will be held accountable under international law and in the eyes of history. He stressed that Turkey's struggle will continue until the genocide in Gaza ends, and those who condemn innocent children to hunger and death are brought to justice.
Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, who was present at the press conference, expressed gratitude for Turkey's vocal opposition to Israeli actions in Gaza. He also highlighted the growing defense cooperation between the two countries.
Senegal's commitment to the cause includes a pledge to hold perpetrators of violence in Gaza accountable and support efforts aimed at ending the starvation and suffering of innocent children in the region. As chair of the U.N. Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights of the Palestinian People since 1975, Senegal's advocacy for Palestine is a testament to its longstanding commitment to the cause.
The close and cooperative partnership between Senegal and Turkey, characterized as a brotherly relation between two Muslim-majority nations, extends beyond political solidarity to areas such as investment, trade, security, defense industry, counter-terrorism, energy, mining, transportation, agriculture, and fisheries. Turkey aims to significantly increase trade volume with Senegal, and their bilateral relations continue to strengthen.
President Erdoğan's focus on strengthening ties with African nations, particularly Senegal, is a reflection of his commitment to ending the suffering in Gaza. He reiterated that Senegal's ties of friendship and brotherhood with Turkey will be resolutely strengthened.
In summary, Senegal's stance on the Gaza crisis is firmly pro-Palestinian and critical of Israeli policies, which aligns with Turkey’s position, fostering a close relationship between the two countries grounded in shared values and mutual support in international forums.
Senegal's unwavering solidarity with the Palestinian people, as evidenced in the widely covered Gaza crisis, has led to extensive discussions on war-and-conflicts and politics in general-news, with Turkey praising Senegal's stance as a model for other nations. The close partnership between Senegal and Turkey, with mutual support in international forums, has also extended to discussions on defense cooperation and growing economic ties.
