Gaziantep is the most prominent Industrial and Cultural Centre of the South-Eastern Anatolia Region besides having agricultural riches.
Located at the junction of the Syrian border, Gaziantep is known as the “Rising Star of Turkey”.
Mrs. Bharathi Wijeratne, Sri Lanka Ambassador to Turkey initiated a “Twin City Programme” with Turkish Regions for the Nine Provinces in Sri Lanka. The First Twin City “Signature Ceremony” would be held in the City of Gaziantep between Sabaragamuwa Province consisting of the Rathnapura and Kegalle Districts. Hon. Mahipala Herath would be attending this ceremony in Turkey on the 27th of May 2013.
As, Gaziantep is famous for its jewelry manufacturing in Turkey, Sri Lanka Gem Stones could be promoted in this market.
Gaziantep has the largest Zoo in Turkey and is very famous for its historical sites and is a very well patronized tourist destination in Turkey.
Embassy of Sri Lanka, Ankara
13.05.2013
