Karachi, September 22, 2022 (PPI-OT):Administrator Karachi, Sindh Government Spokesperson and CM Advisor on Law Barrister Murtaza Barrister Murtaza Wahab on Friday said that the history and culture of our brother country Turkey is very important for us.
“The role of Turkey in the development of Pakistan is unforgettable. There are deep friendly relations between Pakistan and Turkey. The establishment of the Turkish Cultural Center in Karachi will further strengthen the relations between the two countries,” the Administrator said this on the occasion of a meeting with Turkish Consul General Cemal Sangu.
Commissioner Karachi Muhammad Iqbal Memon, Municipal Commissioner KMC Syed Afzal Zaidi and other officers were also present. On the occasion, a memorandum of understanding was signed between Yunus Emre Foundation of Turkey and Karachi Metropolitan Corporation.
Under which the Yunus Emre Foundation will establish a Turkish Cultural Center in Burns Garden Sadar, where Turkish language, its history, culture and art fields will be promoted. The MoU was signed by the Consul General of Turkey Semal Sengu on behalf of Yunus Emre Foundation, while Commissioner Karachi Muhammad Iqbal Memon signed on behalf of the Government of Sindh and Municipal Commissioner Syed Afzal Zaidi on behalf of KMC. Barrister Murtaza Wahab said that there are 63 Turkish cultural centers of this type working all over the world.
“This will not only give the citizens of Karachi an opportunity to get aware with the history and culture of Turkey, but will also help promote Asian arts and sciences at the local level,” he added. The Administrator Karachi said that Turkey and Pakistan are expanding their relations in various fields and Turkish companies are working on many projects in Pakistan.
He said that the development of Turkey is a beacon for us, adding that the Turkish nation loves Pakistanis and is interested in the development and prosperity of Pakistan. The Administrator said that KMC will provide all possible support in this regard, on the occasion Turkish Consul General Semal Sengu expressed his views and said that Karachi is the biggest city and cultural center of Pakistan.
He said that the Turkish Cultural Center in Karachi will add a new chapter to the mutual relations between the two countries and promote the culture of both the countries. “We are grateful for the support received from the Government of Sindh and Karachi Metropolitan Corporation,” he added.
For more information, contact:
Administrator Secretariat
Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC)
City District Government Complex, 1st Floor, Civic Centre,
Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Karachi
Tel: +92-21-99232400-01
Fax: +92-21-99232406
Email: administrator@karachicity.gov.pk
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