Ayalew Gobezie, Ethiopia’s ambassador to Turkey, told Anadolu Agency that the Turkish government "does not exploit Africa but supports the African people". Gobezie underlined the deep roots of ties between Turkey and Ethiopia, which go all the way back to the Ottoman Empire. "There is an integrated approach by the government of Turkey and Turkish businessmen to bring development to Ethiopia. To date around 30 African countries have handed over FETO schools to Maarif or closed them at Ankara's request. -Turkish-funded restorationGobezie also said the local community was pleased with projects in Ethiopia by Turkey's state development aid agency, the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA).

Source: Ethiopian News December 27, 2017 06:56 UTC