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See - Sada Elbalad
2 days ago
- Business
- See - Sada Elbalad
Turkish Ambassador Highlights 'Deep', 'Strong' Ties with Egypt
Nada Mustafa The Turkish Embassy in Cairo organized an event on the occasion of World Breakfast Day, featuring a rich array of traditional Turkish breakfast flavors. During the event, Turkish Ambassador to Cairo, Salih Mutlu Şen, told Egyptian journalists that two Turkish ministers are expected to visit Egypt this month. The World Breakfast Day celebration, observed annually on the first Sunday of June, was held at the Turkish Embassy in Cairo and attended by a select group of Egyptian journalists and distinguished guests. In his remarks, Şen emphasized that breakfast is a cornerstone of Turkish culture, and Turkey places great importance on promoting tourism and culinary arts. He noted that events like Turkish Cuisine Week and World Breakfast Day are organized in response to Egyptians' passion for Turkish food. The breakfast featured staple Turkish items such as cheeses, olives, jams, cucumbers, tomatoes, baguette bread, as well as hearty components like sujuk (Turkish sausage), pastrami, eggs, butter, honey, cream, yogurt, börek, and simit. Fruits, cakes, and biscuits were served as dessert after the meal. The sujuk served at the event was specially brought from Eskişehir, Ambassador Şen's hometown and one of the best-known regions in Turkey for sujuk production. Moreover, Turkish Ambassador highlighted the cultural and social value of breakfast in Turkish households, where families often enjoy breakfast together at home, in cafés, or in public parks on weekends. He also provided an overview of the recent developments in Turkish-Egyptian relations, stressing the growing depth of bilateral ties grounded in mutual love, respect, friendship, and shared interests, especially in areas such as economy and security. Furthermore, Şen mentioned that the Chief of Staff of Egypt recently visited Turkey, where he held meetings with Turkey's Minister of National Defense, the Chief of the General Staff, and various defense industry organizations. He added that the Turkish frigate TCG Gökçeada also visited the Port of Alexandria from May 27 to 29, and its commander met with the Commander of the Egyptian Navy, Admiral Ashraf Atwa. Şen also noted that two Turkish ministers are expected to visit Egypt in June, adding that Turkish Minister of Culture and Tourism, Mehmet Nuri Ersoy, visited Cairo on May 6 to attend the D-8 Tourism Ministers' Meeting and met with Egyptian Minister of Culture Dr. Ahmed Heno, marking the start of a new era in cultural cooperation. Moreover, Şen revealed that joint musical performances between the two countries are planned for this year. In this regard, he expressed admiration for Egypt's legendary singer Umm Kulthum and shared his vision for a concert celebrating her legacy. Given Egypt's declaration of 2025 as the 'Year of Umm Kulthum,' a concert featuring music by Umm Kulthum and Mohamed Abdel Wahab is scheduled to be held. Şen also congratulated Turkish-Egyptian gymnast Adem Asil, who won two gold medals in the individual all-around and rings events at the European Gymnastics Championships in Germany, describing his achievements as a source of shared pride for both nations. In addition, he spoke about his recent cordial meeting with Egypt's Minister of Youth and Sports, Ashraf Sobhi, expressing hope for an upcoming cooperation agreement between the two countries in the fields of youth and sports. On the economic front, Turkish ambassador discussed the advanced progress in restarting the Ro-Ro shipping line to boost trade cooperation between Turkey and Egypt, expressing eagerness for its resumption. He shared details of his meetings with representatives of Turkish company DeFacto, which has numerous stores in Egypt. Şen noted their confidence in Egypt's economic reform model and desire to expand their investments. Additionally, he highlighted his meeting with officials from Turkish company Penti Socks, which is investing in sock production in the 10th of Ramadan industrial zone. The company has reached the final phase of its investment, and Turkish investments in Egypt are expected to exceed $500 million this year. In conclusion, Şen announced a significant upcoming inauguration in the Suez Canal Economic Zone this month, to which he will invite key members of the press. He reaffirmed the importance of Turkish-Egyptian relations in promoting peace, stability, and development in the region, stating that both nations are making confident strides toward a promising future. 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Kuwait Times
6 days ago
- Kuwait Times
Embassy celebrates Turkish Cuisine Week
Turkish ambassador Tuba Nur Sonmez KUWAIT: The Embassy of the Republic of Turkey to Kuwait hosted a reception on Sunday at Kuwait Marina Hotel, in collaboration with the Turkey Tourism Promotion and Development Agency (TGA) of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Turkey, to celebrate the annual Turkish Cuisine Week. In her opening remarks, Turkish Ambassador Tuba Nur Sonmez emphasized Turkish cuisine's unique place among world cuisines, highlighting its deep-rooted history, health-conscious nature and sustainable qualities. The ambassador underlined the shared values of hospitality and culinary appreciation between Turkey and Kuwait, expressing her belief that such events further strengthen the bonds of friendship and cultural ties between the two nations. The event featured a presentation on the historical development of Turkish culinary culture, its regional diversity, and traditional cooking techniques. Guests had the opportunity to taste a wide array of meticulously prepared Turkish dishes, desserts, and beverages at various tasting stations. They also received information about the recipes and preparation methods of the dishes served. The Turkish ambassador poses for a group photo with Ambassadors and officials. Additionally, a special exhibition showcasing visuals and recipes from Turkish cuisine was presented to visitors, offering a deeper insight into Turkey's rich culinary heritage. A traditional Turkish folk dance performance by students from the Kuwait Turkish School was among the highlights of the evening, drawing great interest and appreciation from the audience. At the conclusion of the event, a raffle was held in which several fortunate attendees won round-trip flight tickets to Turkey. The event was attended by Sadiq Marafi, Assistant Minister for Europe Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kuwait, as the Guest of Honor.
Arab Times
26-05-2025
- Arab Times
Turkish cuisine healthy, roots embedded in history
KUWAIT CITY, May 26: The Turkish Embassy in Kuwait hosted a special reception at the Marina Hotel on Monday, as part of the Turkish Cuisine Week held annually from May 21-27, in cooperation with the Turkish Tourism Promotion and Development Agency (TGA) -- an affiliate of the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism. Assistant Foreign Minister for European Affairs Sadiq Marafi attended the event, along with many members of the diplomatic corps, representatives of the culinary sector, well-known chefs, travel agents, social media influencers and media professionals. Turkish Ambassador to Kuwait Tuba Nur Sönmez delivered a speech at the event; affirming the importance of Turkish cuisine among world cuisines, considering its rich history, focus on health and sustainable features. She touched on the shared cultural values between Turkiye and Kuwait, particularly in hospitality and culinary arts. She expressed her confidence that such activities contribute to deepening the friendly relations and cultural ties between the two countries. The event featured a presentation highlighting the evolution of Turkish culinary culture throughout history, its regional diversity, and the traditional techniques used in food preparation. Attendees were also allowed to taste a selection of carefully prepared Turkish dishes, drinks and desserts, as well as their detailed recipes and preparation methods. The event included a special exhibition featuring photographs and recipes of Turkish cuisine, allowing visitors to gain a deeper understanding of the richness of Turkish culinary heritage. The highlight of the evening was a Turkish folk dance performance by students from the Turkish-Kuwaiti School, which mesmerized the audience. The evening concluded with a raffl e for round-trip tickets to Turkiye, provided by Pegasus Airlines.
