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NEW YORK, US (SEPTEMBER 23, 2025) (TURKISH PRESIDENCY - ACCESS ALL)

1. VARIOUS OF TURKISH AND GABONESE FIRST LADIES POSING FOR CAMERAS
NEW YORK, US - SEPTEMBER 23, 2025: Türkiye’s First Lady and chair of the UN High-Level Advisory Board on Zero Waste, Emine Erdogan met with Gabon’s First Lady Zita Oligui Nguema, wife of Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, at the Turkish House (Türkevi) in New York on Tuesday, Sept. 23.

During the meeting, Nguema expressed her wish to draw inspiration from the "Zero Waste" project and to cooperate with Türkiye in this field.

At Nguema’s request, Erdogan said technical training could be provided through the Zero Waste Foundation. She also suggested that vocational training courses in design could be organized under the coordination of the Africa House to support the development of African handicrafts.

Highlighting the issue of drug abuse in her country, Nguema voiced her desire to receive support from Türkiye in this area as well.

“I met with Mrs. Zita Oligui Nguema, the esteemed wife of the President of Gabon, at the Turkish House. Our meeting was fruitful, focusing on global challenges, particularly environmental issues and the empowerment of African women. I was pleased to learn that Mrs. Oligui Nguema closely follows our Zero Waste project and is determined to expand these practices in her country,” said Erdogan on the US social media company X.

“Türkiye is always ready to share its knowledge and experience for a sustainable future. I hope that cooperation between our countries will help us leave a more livable world for future generations,” she added.