Ilsur Metshin speaks at the International Forum of Mayors dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the Republic of Turkey

Kazan Mayor met with the Mayor of Ankara during the forum

An international forum of mayors and vice-mayors dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the Republic of Turkey takes place in Ankara. Municipalities of more than 20 countries take part in it. Ankara Mayor Mansur Yavas and Kazan Mayor Ilsur Metshin spoke at the opening ceremony.

“One hundred years of the Republic of Turkey is a great story of overcoming, development, as well as constant modernization. The past hundred years have turned the country into one of the most authoritative and prosperous states in the world. It is hard not to admire the successes achieved during this time by the Republic of Turkey in various areas - industry and agriculture, tourism and healthcare,”- the Mayor said in his speech at the forum.

Modern Turkey is known by a balanced prioritization. “While maintaining respect for its roots, history and religion, the country actively develops advanced technologies and the education system, consistently defends its national interests in the space of the modern multipolar world,”- Ilsur Metshin said.

The Mayor of Kazan expressed confidence in the further expansion and strengthening of cooperation, and also noted the importance of the voice of Ankara and Istanbul on the world stage, where many municipalities adopt the best practices from Turkey. For example, Kazan and Turkey are connected not only by business contacts, but also by tourism and culture.

“We highly appreciate that the Institute for the Study of Turkic Cultures in Ankara the heritage of Tatar scientists whose life was connected with the Republic of Turkey is preserved today,”- Ilsur Metshin added.

Also, within the forum, the Mayor of Kazan and the Mayor of Ankara held a separate meeting. Ilsur Metshin and Mansur Yavas discussed cooperation between municipalities in the economic and social spheres. The parties expressed interest in strengthening ties in already established areas, exchanging experience and best practices in the urban management.

The forum will discuss the issues of capital cities and ways to solve them, climate change and natural disasters, as well as food security. Thus, heads of municipalities from all over the world will share their practices in the field of forest and water resources protection, waste reduction, and rural development. Among the invited guests are representatives of Vienna, Beijing, Astana, Minsk, Guangzhou, Tehran, Tirana and others.