Our Foundation President, Turgay Aldemir, met with the esteemed executives of the Gaziantep City Council (GKK) to evaluate migration management and social cohesion processes in our city.
The President of the Gaziantep City Council, Erdem Güzelbey, and his accompanying delegation visited President Aldemir. This productive meeting included GKK Vice President Mehmet Berk, Board Member Muhammet Talha Özdemir, and Migration and Refugees Commission Vice President Remzi Yılmaz. Additionally, the President of the Gaziantep Syrian Community, Mustafa El-Hüseyin, was also in attendance.
During the discussions, which focused on migration management—one of the most pressing issues on the city's agenda—Aldemir detailed the foundation’s dedicated work for our Syrian neighbors since the early years of the conflict. He specifically highlighted the real-world impact of the “Common Future” meetings, which are designed to strengthen the culture of coexistence between the two communities.
A Hopeful Outlook
The meeting also delved into shared hopes for the future and detailed cross-border operations. President Aldemir shared the critical importance of the Anadolu Cultural Centers, which have become operational within Syria through the foundation’s devoted efforts. He emphasized their role as a "cultural lifeline" for the local population.
The gathering reflected a highly optimistic outlook, with participants expressing an unwavering belief that Syria will one day return to its peaceful and ancient roots. At the conclusion of the visit, President Aldemir suggested that the City Council delegation hold one of their future meetings at the newly opened Anadolu Cultural Center in Aleppo.
