Dr. Alparsan Cevik, Coordinator of TIKA Cameroon, was at the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Civic Education on April 29, 2015.

The Minister of Youth Affairs and Civic Education, Dr. Bidoung Mkpatt, received the Coordinator of the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency, Dr. Alparsan Cevik, on April 29, 2015. Speaking at the audience, Dr. Alparsan Cevik said the purpose of the visit was to give basic information on TIKA. He said TIKA has been in Cameroon for only a few months and that the objective was to make the agency known to Cameroonian ministers. The visit was also to strengthen cooperation between Cameroon and Turkey, Dr. Cevik explained.

On his part, Minister Bidoung Mkpatt said the coming of TIKA was welcome as the population of Cameroon is made up mostly of youths. He also gave the opportunity to his directors to present their needs as far as the socio-economic integration of youths is concerned. Concerning youth projects, Dr. Alparsan Cevik said it was a short meeting and only a summary of projects were presented, but TIKA will receive projects details later to see how to assist. He said it is from these projects that TIKA can improve the situation of Cameroonian youths. The Turkish Cooperation Agency is present in several countries in the world. Cameroon is the 15^th African country to receive its assistance.