In a graceful ceremony in Konya, Turkey a protocol to declare Konya and Multan as sister cities was signed on Wednesday by the Mayor of Konya Tahir Akyurek and District City Nazim Multan Faisal Ahmad Mukhtar.
Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi, Foreign Minister of Turkey Ahmet Davutoglu, Governor of Konya Aydin N Dogan and Ambassador of Pakistan to Turkey Tariq Azizuddin along with other dignitaries from both the brotherly countries were present during the signing of the protocol, quoted a message received. The framework document indicates the 'sister cities' Konya and Multan officially focusing on the areas covering the partnership.
The Mayor of Konya Metropolitan City and District City Nazim Multan signed the protocol on behalf of their respective cities to strengthen the relations in areas of culture, arts, economy, education and sports. The document reads that periodical programmes will be organised in Konya and Multan cities every year related to Hazrat Shams-i-Tebriz. Foreign Minister Qureshi thanked the government and people of Turkey for their co-operation and support in every test and turmoil.
He also pointed out the historical, cultural and spiritual similarities between the cities of Konya and Multan. The Foreign Minister of Turkey assured that the relations between Pakistan and Turkey will further strengthen after signing of this protocol.
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