{"id":1307,"date":"2025-03-07T16:53:53","date_gmt":"2025-03-07T13:53:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/worldcitymugla.org\/?p=1307"},"modified":"2025-03-28T12:04:08","modified_gmt":"2025-03-28T09:04:08","slug":"mayor-koksal-we-are-establishing-collaboration-with-european-cities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldcitymugla.org\/en\/mayor-koksal-we-are-establishing-collaboration-with-european-cities\/","title":{"rendered":"Mayor Aras Promoted Mu\u011fla in the Global Arena"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Ahmet Aras, the President of the Union of Coastal Aegean Municipalities and the Mayor of Mu\u011fla Metropolitan Municipality, participated in the Berlin Economic Forum 2025 to promote global development, sustainable investments and environmental projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The President of the Union of Coastal Aegean Municipalities and the Mayor of Mu\u011fla Metropolitan Municipality, Ahmet Aras broke new ground in local governments and participated as a speaker at the Berlin Economic Forum 2025 organised by the International Institute for Cultural Diplomacy. Speakers at the Berlin Economic Forum 2025 included prominent figures from around the world, such as former Serbian President Boris Tadi\u0107, former Italian Prime Minister Massimo d’Alema, former Moldovan Prime Minister Natalia Gavrili\u021ba, former Swedish Foreign Minister Ann Linde, and former Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Edin Dilberovi\u0107.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During his speech at the Berlin Economic Forum, President Aras touched upon the tourism, cultural heritage and economic potential of Mu\u011fla and strengthened its global ties. Mayor Aras also exchanged ideas with Mark Donfried, the director of the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy on joint events that will take place in Mu\u011fla over the coming period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mayor Aras, \u201cMu\u011fla is One of the World’s Tourism Destinations\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pointing out that Mu\u011fla is one of the most important tourism destinations not only in T\u00fcrkiye but also in the world with its unique nature, history and cultural heritage, Aras stated: \u201cInternationally renowned destinations such as Bodrum, Marmaris and Fethiye welcome millions of visitors every year. Besides being an important force for Mu\u011fla’s economy, tourism is a powerful tool of diplomacy that promotes the preservation of cultural heritage, enhances social dialogue and brings global communities closer to each other.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mayor Aras, \u201cWe Are On Our Way To Becoming A World City\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Emphasizing that Mu\u011fla stands out with its different aspects beyond tourism, Mayor Aras added: \u201cBeyond tourism, Mu\u011fla is an important agricultural centre producing T\u00fcrkiye’s best olives, citrus fruits, pine honey and fisheries. As key components of the regional economic strategy, we must promote sustainable rural development and local gastronomy. We strengthen social cohesion by promoting cultural exchanges and supporting initiatives that meet the needs of different communities. In Mu\u011fla, we are on our way to becoming a world city not only with the tourism potential but also with the cultural diversity, historical background and sustainable development goal.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the Berlin Economic Forum 2025, after Mayor Aras’ speech focusing on Mu\u011fla, Forum participants had the opportunity to gain detailed information about Mu\u011fla’s natural, cultural and economic structure, while important contacts were established for international cooperation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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