Dr. Seyed AliMohammad Mousavi, the D-8 Secretary-General, visited Karabük on 26 March 2015 and was warmly received by the authorities and institutions. He met the Governor, the Chairman of Commerce and Industry of Karabük, among others, during the visit.

Dr. Mousavi’s visit to Karabük, one of the important provinces with economic potentials, took place as part of the Organization’s external relations to establish and nurture effective partnership with local authorities and institutions in Turkey. Mr. Orhan Alimoğlu, the Governor of Karabük assured the Secretary-General of his whole-hearted support to the D-8 Activities in Turkey. Secretary-General thanked the top representative of the Turkish government and, through him, the Government of the Republic of Turkey for their continuous support toward D-8 affairs. During his meeting with the Chairman of Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Karabük, Mr. Tuncay ÖZCAN, the Secretary-General underscored the need for more engagement in order to reach the target of US$ 500 billion trade volume within the D-8 by 2018.

Apart from these visits, Dr. Mousavi met the newly appointed rector of Karabük University. They discussed possible cooperation in higher education, scientific research and strengthening of academic linkages between the D-8 Countries.  Later, he addressed an audience in Karabük University. The D-8 Secretary-General interacted and exchanged  with academicians and students.

Photo of this visit can be viewed from the following link: