An election battle described as the most difficult since the Justice and Development Party (AKP) came to power in Turkey in 2002 ended with Recep Tayyip Erdogan winning a new presidential term. During this battle questions were raised about Turkey's relations in the coming years with the Arab world.

Former AKP MP Rasul Toson said that Erdogan has previously announced since he first took office, that he will open a new white page in his foreign policy. Turkey opened up to Africa by opening new embassies, stressing that foreign policy under Erdogan will not be limited to one side.