Ambassador of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Edirne Ambassador Murat Ahmet Yörük, the human element, common history and culture of Turkey and the Balkans in an inseparable structure, said: “Today, approximately 30 percent of the population of Turkey is of the Balkan origin. Approximately 25 million population has relatives in the Balkans in the Balkans.” he said.
Yörük, Overseas Turks and Relative Communities Presidency (YTB) Edirne Coordination Office organized by the “Turkish foreign policy of the Balkans’ place and importance” interview, Türkiye is a country that is closely interested in developments in the world, he said.
Yörük, who caught dynamism with the young population, has gained superiority in tourism, defense industry and different sectors with its economy, “Turkey has changed its shell since the 2000s and has experienced change. He said.
Yörük emphasized that Türkiye has always carried out a policy that attaches importance to peace and peace in foreign policy.
Reminding that there are regional crises in different geographies of the world, Yörük pointed out that Türkiye, led by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, played an active role in the termination of crises, the development of peace -based politics between countries and the solution of problems.
“Nations living in the Balkans and Turks are relatives”
Yoruk, the Balkans for Türkiye is a very important geography, he added.
Yörük stated that Turkey has a special place in the foreign policy of Türkiye, said:
“The Balkans mean, Turkey means the Balkans. The Turks living in the Balkans and Turks are relatives. We are like meat and nails. There are two inseparable elements. “
Program, YTB Edirne Office Coordinator. Dr. Mustafa Öztürk and international students attended.
