BERLIN
Germany revealed Wednesday its African policy principles and outlines Turkey, China and India as competitor countries in the region, according to paper.
Titled “Germany’s African Policy Principles,” the document was prepared with the contribution of relevant ministries under the coordination of Germany’s Foreign Minister, Frank Walter Steinmeier and was adopted by the country’s ministerial cabinet today.
Africa’s growing market offers great opportunities for German economy and companies said the document. It also highlighted China’s long-term investments especially in natural resources-rich and agriculturally-rich African countries, adding, “It is in our strategic interests' requirement to strengthen Europe’s credibility and influence in Africa.”
The 15-page document says that Germany should strengthen ties with 55 African countries on economy, culture, politics and security while supporting those countries to overcome their economic and political problems and also make a stronger contribution in resolving military conflicts on the continent.
Currently there are ongoing conflicts in the Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Somalia, Sudan, Egypt and Libya.
Africa's economy is expected to grow by 4.8 percent this year and 5.7 percent in 2015, according to a report published Monday by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development in conjunction with the African Development Bank and the UN Development Program.
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