TURKEY - AFRICA BUSINESS FORUM

18 - 20 August 2008 / Istanbul

The Government of Turkey will hold "Turkey-Africa Cooperation Summit" in Istanbul, under the patronage of H.E. Abdullah Gül, with the participation of Heads of African States and Governments. On the occasion of the Summit, TOBB & DEIK will organize the "Turkey-Africa Business Forum" on 18-20 August 2008 in Istanbul with the support of the Turkish Prime Ministry Undersecreteriat of Foreign Trade (DTM).
Objectives :	Turkey - Africa Business Forum : Reinforcing the economic relations between African Countries and Turkey, Introducing opportunities for cooperation, Proposing alternative business prospects to diversify the economic relations between African Countries and Turkey, Providing the appropriate environment for establishment of new business ties between African and Turkish business communities, Forging stronger economic and commercial links between African Countries and Turkey.
Participants :	Heads of African Governments and States (Invited to the Gala Diner) Chairpersons of the Chambers of Commerce and Industry of African Countries Chairpersons of the Leading African Business Associations/Federations/Organizations Representatives from International/Regional Institutions Representatives from Financial Institutions and Development Banks Investment Promotion Agencies from Africa Prominent Turkish and African Businessmen