Turkey hosts poor nations' forum
The acute problems of the world's poorest countries form the agenda of a UN-backed conference this week in Turkey, which has sought to balance its traditional Western alliances with growing ties to Africa, the Middle East and other developing regions.
Up to 10,000 delegates are expected to attend the five-day forum, which starts today.
The goal of the meeting is to promote ways to reduce poverty and hunger in impoverished countries, in coordination with international partners. Social issues such as gender equality will also be discussed.
Turkey's role as host highlights its strategic position linking the European and Asian continents, as well as its expanding regional profile and robust economic growth.
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