Senegal's Ambassador Gueye Extols Konya: A City Admired and Loved

Senegal's Ambassador to Ankara, Cheikh Gueye, visited Konya to engage in various contacts. During his visit, he met with Hasan Kılca, the Mayor of Karatay. Ambassador Gueye praised Konya and spoke highly of the city, which is well-known and beloved in Senegal.

Senegal's Ambassador to Ankara, Cheikh Gueye, met with Hasan Kılca, the Mayor of Karatay, during his visit to Konya for a series of programs.

Senegal's Ambassador to Ankara, Cheikh Gueye, and his accompanying delegation met with Hasan Kılca, the Mayor of Karatay. Mayor Hasan Kılca expressed his pleasure with the visit and emphasized the significance of their bilateral relations with Senegal, as well as all African countries.

Mayor Kılca expressed his gratitude to the ambassador for the visit and stated, "We are delighted to welcome our ambassador and his delegation to our district. Karatay is an ancient district with a population of 370,000 and covers an area of 2,800 square kilometers. It is a significant tourism hub, attracting around 3-4 million tourists every year. In addition to tourism, we are also an agricultural city with vast farming areas. Karatay stands out as one of Konya's most important districts in terms of agricultural production. However, in recent times, we have witnessed the rise of industrial sites in Karatay due to the major transformation in our city. Many of Konya's industrial zones are relocating to Karatay. Currently, we have around 70 industrial sites, large and small, with the Aykent Footwear Industrial Site alone comprising 1,500 workshops."

Senegal's Ambassador to Ankara, Cheikh Gueye, highlighted the continuous improvement in the relations between Turkey and Senegal. He specifically emphasized the importance of collaborations in agricultural production. Cheikh Gueye mentioned, "I visited Konya with my wife and friends because I love this city. Konya is a well-known and cherished city in Senegal as well. As you pointed out, Konya's significance in agriculture and animal husbandry is widely recognized. In Senegal, we have a significant company involved in poultry farming. Hopefully, this fruitful cooperation will continue to grow with the contributions of Konya's businessmen and yourself."