LTB President Harmancı’s Meetings in Izmir – BRTK Report
Nicosia Turkish Municipality (LTB) Mayor Mehmet Harmancı recently led a delegation to Izmir, where they held important meetings and discussions with various municipalities in the city. The visit aimed to strengthen ties between Nicosia and Izmir, as well as foster collaborations on various issues.
Accompanied by Council Members Ezcan Özsoy, Özlem Ünsal, and Öykü Akcan, Mayor Harmancı met with officials from Izmir Metropolitan Municipality and various district municipalities. During his visit, Mayor Harmancı expressed his desire for the existing ties between the two cities to be enhanced through concrete collaborations. He emphasized the importance of registering the friendship between the Aegean and the Mediterranean regions.
In response, Izmir Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Cemil Tugay expressed his pleasure at Nicosia’s visit and assured that their cooperation would continue to grow and deepen in the coming period. Both parties agreed to work together on urban planning, environmental issues, smart city technologies, artificial intelligence, city promotion, and local development strategies.
Furthermore, Mayor Harmancı visited Bornova Municipality, where he discussed the potential for cooperation and the development of concrete projects between the two municipalities. Bornova Mayor Ömer Eşki echoed the sentiment, expressing his belief that collaboration would strengthen the bond between the two cities.
During their visit, the delegation also explored important sites in Izmir, such as the Yeşilova Mound, Belkahve Ata Memorial House, and Doğanlar City Market. Additionally, Mayor Harmancı and his team visited Bayraklı Municipality, Konak Municipality, Balçova Municipality, and TRNC Izmir Consulate General, further emphasizing the importance of collaboration and communication between neighboring municipalities.
Overall, the visit to Izmir served as a platform for discussion and cooperation on various issues, highlighting the value of building strong relationships between cities for mutual benefit and growth.
