The visiting delegation consisted of Turgay Aldemir, President of the Anatolian Federation, Gaziantep MP Bünyamin Bozgeyik, Kenan Bozgeyik, Founding Undersecretary of the Ministry of Family, Celal Kadooğlu, Chairman of the Syria Desk of the Gaziantep Exporters and Industrialists Union and Kadooğlu Holding, Mesut Acar, Board Member of Acarsan Holding and Vice President of the Gaziantep Exporters and Industrialists Union, Mehmet Ali Eminoğlu, President of BEKAM, Mustafa Ali Hüseyin, President of the Gaziantep Syrian Community and Remzi Yılmaz, Director of the Migrant Services Center.
During the visit, representatives of Turkish NGOs and businesspeople emphasized the importance of supporting the humanitarian aid work carried out by Turkish NGOs and businesspeople in Syria and their investments in the region. In addition, opportunities for cooperation to improve the security situation in Syria and increase economic activities were discussed.
Turgay Aldemir, President of the Anatolian Federation, expressed Gaziantep's strong ties with Aleppo and the potential for economic relations between the cities, and stated that they could contribute to the reconstruction efforts of Aleppo in this process.
At the end of the visit, both sides reiterated their commitment to work together to strengthen Turkish-Syrian cooperation, share civil society experience and monitor economic developments. Consul General Hakan Cengiz expressed his appreciation for the interest shown by the Turkish delegation and hoped that mutual visits would continue in the future. It was stated that these meetings will contribute to the establishment of a stronger bond between the two countries and to the strengthening of mutual trust.
