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Ilhan Kyuchyuk twinned the municipalities of Kardzhali and the Macedonian town of Strumica

New opportunities for future cooperation and the development of bilateral relations between the municipality of Kardzhali and the municipality of Strumica were discussed today by the mayors, Hasan Aziz and Kostadin Kostadinov, during a meeting to mark the twinning of the two municipalities. The event was supported by the leader of the European Liberals, Ilhan Kyuchyuk.

“Mr. Ilhan Kyuchyuk’s initiative to twin the two municipalities is a very important message to the citizens of both our countries. Both Kardzhali and Strumica share the same values, and I believe the two municipalities have a solid foundation for the development of long-term cooperation,” said Kostadin Kostadinov, Mayor of Strumica.

During the meeting, future joint projects between the municipalities were discussed, and the municipality of Kardzhali received an invitation to participate in the traditional Strumica carnival.

According to Kyuchyuk, all connections and pathways between nations are built with persistence and goodwill. He commented that, although the two municipalities are located on opposite sides of the border, they can successfully cooperate in many fields.

“These are good examples that will open up communication opportunities between the two municipalities, deepen relations in business and economics, in culture and education, but most importantly, they will contribute to the closeness between the people. We see two very progressive mayors of two multi-ethnic societies showing us that we must seek a way for differences to lead to unity. This is the essence of the EU, and as a rapporteur, I have always worked towards this – for the Bulgarian and Macedonian flags to stand together next to the EU flag. I believe in the future and prosperity. The purpose of politics is to ensure that in these challenging times, citizens overcome differences. This is a new chapter we are opening, both between our two countries and between our two municipalities,” Kyuchyuk stated after the meeting.

“It is my pleasure to be here with the delegation from Bulgaria to discuss our common projects, opportunities, and the shared path we need to walk together. The initiative of the municipality of Kardzhali is to seek cooperation with municipalities in the neighboring countries of Bulgaria. I am glad that, in the municipality of Strumica, Kardzhali will find a partner with whom we can continue the journey forward towards development. With the support of Ilhan Kyuchyuk, I believe we can develop very good relations between our two nations,” said the mayor of Kardzhali.

In addition to Ilhan Kyuchyuk and the mayor of Kardzhali, Hasan Aziz, the Bulgarian delegation included Tuncay Shukry, Deputy Mayor of Kardzhali, Yusein Ahmed, Chairman of the Kardzhali Municipal Council, Latif Rasim, Deputy Chairman of the Kardzhali Municipal Council, Mehmed Vaklyov, Deputy Chairman of the Blagoevgrad Municipal Council, and Ibrahim Zaydenov, Municipal Councilor in the municipality of Hadzhidimovo.

Following the meeting at the municipality of Strumica, the Bulgarian delegation, led by Ilhan Kyuchyuk, held a meeting with Zoran Zaev.

Тази публикация е достъпна и на следните езици: Bulgarian