Turkish companies have been undertaking major projects across the continent and have had a critical role in overcoming the infrastructure and superstructure deficiencies in Africa.
“The absolute development of energy, infrastructure and transport is imperative for the existence of raw material resources and their delivery to all need markets. Our country entered the African continent, especially North African countries, many years ago with the contracting sector. Our country provides employment on the continent with investments, build-operate-transfer projects and increases commercial cooperation in all areas,” Gözbaşı said.
Erdoğan said the total value of projects undertaken by Turkish companies across Africa has reached approximately $70 billion, adding the market value of Turkish investments across the continent has exceeded $6 billion.
Besides, Turkey has helped to create a significant number of jobs in Africa, unlike some other countries that bring their own workers to the continent.
The president also stressed the Turkish firms’ contribution to generating local employment and production in the countries they are operating.
“Turkish investors, who meet most of their workforce needs locally, did not make the mistake of importing workers from abroad like many foreign companies. More than 100,000 African laborers have gained employment opportunities thanks to Turkish investors,” he said.
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