Emine Erdoğan visits Yunus Emre Institute in South Africa

Accompanying President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who arrived in the Republic of South Africa to attend the 20th G20 Leaders Summit in Johannesburg, Emine Erdoğan visited the Yunus Emre Institute and then visited the National Heritage Council Exhibition.

Upon her arrival at Yunus Emre Institute, Emine Erdoğan was welcomed by AK Party Manisa Deputy Bahadır Nahit Yenişehirlioğlu, Yunus Emre Institute Head of Financial and Administrative Affairs Veysel Akarslan and other officials.

After listening to the a cappella performance of the music group, Emine Erdoğan visited the National Heritage Council Exhibition and received information about the artworks.

Zeliha Sağlam, President of the African Culture House, and journalists accompanied the visit.

Emine Erdoğan shared the following statements about her visit to Yunus Emre Institute on her NSosyal account: "I was pleased to visit Yunus Emre Institute in Johannesburg, which introduces the voice of Turkey, the delicacy of Turkish and the culture of Anatolia to the world. The sincere melodies performed by the A Cappella Music Group added a different color to our day. I visited the National Heritage Council Exhibition and closely examined the artifacts that bring together the cultural accumulation of two geographies in the same framework. I wish Yunus Emre Institute success in its work.",

23.11.2025