Istanbul: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday appreciated Senegal's stance against Israeli oppression, saying that their solidarity with the Palestinian people serves as an example for many countries. "Our struggle will continue until the genocide in Gaza ends and those who doom innocent children to hunger and death are held accountable," Erdogan said in a joint news conference with Senegal's Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko.

According to Anadolu Agency, Erdogan emphasized that Trkiye's relations with Senegal, a key and brotherly country on the African continent, continue to develop. During Thursday's consultations, they discussed cooperation opportunities with Sonko, primarily focusing on investment and trade, as well as in areas of security, defense industry, counter-terrorism, energy, mining, transportation, agriculture, and fisheries.

The Turkish president highlighted Ankara's aim to raise the trade volume with Senegal to $1 billion initially, with a long-term goal of reaching $3 billion. Sonko praised Trkiye's continued support, describing it as a brotherly nation that has always stood by Senegal.

Sonko also commended Trkiye's strong defense industry and noted that bilateral relations are steadily improving. He expressed gratitude to Erdogan for being one of the few leaders who opposed Israel's actions in Gaza.