Erdogan Seeks To Boost Ties At Turkey-Africa Summit

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says Turkey is aiming to deepen economic and military ties in Africa and called for a seat representing the continent at the UN Security Council. <br />Heads of state from 16 African nations, along with more than 102 ministers and representatives of the African Union and the Economic Community of West African States are attending the summit in Istanbul. <br />The Third Turkey-Africa Partnership Summit by Turkey is aimed at boosting ties with the continent. <br />Istanbul hosted business leaders and dozens of ministers from African states for a summit aimed specifically at increasing trade.