Erdogan Says West Ignores Famine in Africa

The West has ignored the plight of 14 million people facing famine in Africa, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said.
Turkey would continue to stand alongside "suffering people trying to keep alive in poverty," he added at an Ankara press conference with Somalian President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed.

Erdogan said Turkey had prepared aid for those countries in need of assistance, according to Anadolu Agency (AA).
Erdogan said Somalia had seen a significant period of change since he first visited the country in 2011, highlighting February's presidential election as an example.

 "At the moment, we have had many agreements in different fields, such as cooperation on development and cultural exchange," he told journalists.
"The business alliance between the two countries is progressing very quickly. In particular, the relationship between trade and business circles is very intense." Somalian President praised Turkey's reconstruction efforts in the Horn of Africa state. "Turkey has made important contributions to the reconstruction of Somalia after a very long working period," he said. "Somalia will continue seeking support from this relation." He added that the "fruitful" meeting with Erdogan had confirmed deep-rooted ties between the nations.

Source: QNA