Istanbul and Japan Strengthen Ties: Ekrem İmamoğlu Hosts Japanese Ambassador
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu met with Japan’s Ambassador Takahiko Katsumata to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation in disaster management, urban development, and transportation.
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Istanbul and Japan Strengthen Ties: Ekrem İmamoğlu Hosts Japanese Ambassador
YEREL GÜNDEM / İSTANBUL
Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu welcomed H.E. Takahiko Katsumata, the Ambassador of Japan to Türkiye, in a high-level meeting aimed at deepening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation between the two nations. The meeting underscored the long-standing friendship between Türkiye and Japan and highlighted opportunities for further collaboration in key sectors.
Expanding Strategic Cooperation
During the meeting, İmamoğlu emphasized Japan’s significant contributions to fields such as disaster risk management, sustainable urban development, and transportation. He acknowledged Japan’s expertise in these areas and expressed Istanbul’s keen interest in learning from and collaborating with Japanese institutions.
“Japan has long been a valued partner in areas such as disaster risk management, sustainable urban development, and transportation, fields where their expertise continues to inspire us,” İmamoğlu stated.
The discussions also touched on potential projects that could further enhance the resilience and sustainability of Istanbul, taking inspiration from Japan’s advanced urban infrastructure and technological innovations.
Strengthening Relations Through Future Engagements
Mayor İmamoğlu revealed his plans for an official visit to Japan later this year, signaling a new phase of engagement between Istanbul and its Japanese counterparts. He expressed his eagerness to explore new avenues of collaboration and foster stronger people-to-people connections between the two nations.
“As I prepare for a visit to Japan this year, I look forward to expanding these collaborations, fostering new opportunities, and further deepening the strong ties between our communities,” he noted.
A Commitment to a Sustainable Future
İstanbul, a city with a growing focus on sustainable urban development, views Japan as a key partner in achieving its long-term goals. With Japan’s expertise in earthquake preparedness and innovative urban solutions, future joint initiatives could play a crucial role in enhancing Istanbul’s resilience against natural disasters.
İmamoğlu reaffirmed the city’s commitment to strengthening its partnership with Japan, stating, “Istanbul is ready to build on this partnership for a more resilient and sustainable future.”
With mutual interest in urban innovation and strategic cooperation, Istanbul and Japan are set to embark on a promising path toward shared progress and stronger diplomatic ties.
