Secretary General Hasanov gave information regarding the structure of the Turkic Council, stages of its establishment, projects and activities it carries out especially in the fields of economy, transport, tourism, youth and sports during the meeting. Secretary General Hasanov referred to the sister city relationship between İzmir and Baku and stated that they attach great importance to developing relations in this context.
Secretary General Hasanov also expressed his sorrow for the events happened recently in Turkey, reiterated the support of the Turkic Council, as an international organization linked to fundamental rights and freedoms and the rule of law, to the elected democratic government of Turkey and wished God’s mercy to those who lost their lives, patience to their relatives and speedy recovery to the wounded ones.
Mayor Kocaoğlu conveyed his thanks to Secretary General Hasanov for his kind visit and sensitive attitude of Secretary General Hasanov to the events occured in Turkey. He also provided information about the porjects conducted by İzmir Metropolitan Municipality.
At the end of the meeting, Secretary General Hasanov and Mayor Kocaoğlu exchanged gifts in memory of this day.
Mr. Araz Salmanov, Deputy Director of Administrative Affairs of the Turkic Council accompanied to Secretary General Hasanov at the meeting.
