Turkish president calls on Turkish businessmen to invest in Tanzania

Delivering a speech in the dinner, Gul said Turkey has been continuing friendly relations with African countries and their peoples for centuries.

Gul said, "both Turkey and also Tanzania have political will and determination to boost friendly ties and cooperation."

President Gul said, "I attach a great importance to economic relations between Turkey and Tanzania. I encourage Turkish businessmen and industrialists to invest in Tanzania."

In his part, Kikwete said that he was paying this visit to have closer cooperation with Turkey.

Kikwete said he expected more investments from Turkey and there were several areas in Tanzania especially textile in which Turkish businessmen could invest.

Tanzania would do what it can to enhance ties with Turkey, he said.

Turkish government has been actively working to find solutions to crises in the Middle East and Turkey was a great actor on the international platform, he added.

/World Bulletin/