Western Thrace Turkish Minority delegation holds key meetings at Antalya Diplomacy Forum
A high-level delegation from the Western Thrace Turkish Minority Advisory Board has taken part in the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, engaging in a series of high-profile meetings on the opening day of the event.
The delegation was led by Mustafa Trampa, Chairman of the Advisory Board and Mufti of İskeçe, who shared updates from the forum via social media.
Forum Opens with High-Level Addresses
The forum officially commenced in Antalya with opening speeches delivered by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, setting the tone for discussions on global diplomacy and regional challenges.
Strategic Meetings with Turkish Officials
During the first day of engagements, the delegation held meetings with several key Turkish officials, including:
- Mehmet Kemal Bozay
- Zafer Sırakaya
- Abdullah Eren
According to Trampa, the meetings provided an opportunity to discuss issues concerning the Western Thrace Turkish minority and strengthen communication channels at the diplomatic level.
Broad Representation from Western Thrace
The delegation represented a wide spectrum of institutions within the minority community. Participants included:
- İbrahim Şerif
- Çiğdem Asafoğlu
- Kerem Abdurrahimoğlu
- Sedat Hasan
- Zeynep Tevfikoğlu
- Aydın Ahmet
Their participation reflects a coordinated effort to represent the interests of the Western Thrace Turkish minority on an international platform.
“An Opportunity to Strengthen Dialogue”
In his statement, Trampa noted that the forum serves as a vital platform for dialogue:
“The Antalya Diplomacy Forum began with the opening speeches of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan. As the Advisory Board delegation, we had the opportunity to meet with key officials on the first day of the forum.”
The delegation’s presence at ADF underscores ongoing efforts to raise awareness about minority issues and to build stronger diplomatic ties through direct engagement.
