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Consuls general from 11 countries tour Türkiye's Black Sea region to promote sustainability
A
delegation of consuls general from 11 countries to Istanbul took part in a
four-day tour of Türkiye's Black Sea region aimed at promoting sustainability
and raising global awareness of the area's natural and cultural heritage.
The
trip, organized by the Istanbul Consular Corps and Our World Foundation (Bizim
Dünyamız Vakfı), covered the scenic provinces of Trabzon, Rize, and Artvin in
northeastern Türkiye on Aug. 19-22.
Representatives
in Istanbul of Argentina, Australia, Bangladesh, Britain, Denmark, Croatia,
Sweden, Ghana, Canada, Kosovo, and Pakistan took part to the trip.
Receiving
the diplomats, Trabzon Governor Aziz Yildirim stressed the importance of
international cooperation in preserving the region's cultural and natural
heritage.
In
Rize, Governor Ihsan Selim Baydas highlighted his province's unique position as
the "capital of tea, rain, and greenery," urging diplomats to promote
the region's beauty to help boost tourism.
The
delegation visited key sites including the historic Sumela Monastery, Lake
Uzungol, Karagol, the Ayder Plateau, and the Machakheli (Macahel Valley) biosphere reserve,
on the border with Georgia.
They
also observed local agricultural practices, including hazelnut harvesting and
tea production.
Ivana
Zerec, consul general of Croatia and the first female president of the Istanbul
Consuls Corps, praised the region's hospitality and its potential to attract
more travelers.
Kahraman
Haliscelik, head of the Our World Foundation, underlined the group's commitment
to promoting sustainability in Türkiye and beyond.
The
initiative aims to increase international visibility of the Black Sea region's
natural diversity and cultural significance while fostering discussion of
sustainable development practices.
Image
Credit: © AA
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