Muğla Mayor Ahmet Aras to visit Syria for reconstruction cooperation

Ahmet Aras Muğla Syria reconstruction local government cooperation UCLG-MEWA

Ahmet Aras, Mayor of Muğla Metropolitan Municipality and Chair of the UCLG-MEWA Culture and Tourism Committee, is undertaking a working visit to Syria from September 19 to 23. The mission aims to strengthen inter-local government relations and explore cooperation in culture, tourism, agriculture, trade, and investment to support Syria’s reconstruction process.

The itinerary includes Damascus, Homs, and Aleppo. In Damascus, Aras will meet with the Governor of Damascus and the Turkish Embassy in Damascus to discuss mutual cooperation. In Homs, discussions will involve the Governor and Mayor, including visits to the Hassia Industrial City. In Aleppo, meetings with local officials will focus on trade, industry, and reconstruction. The visit also includes inspections at the Latakia Marina and aims to integrate Syrian cities into the United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) network.

Separately, Aras participated in the ‘Before COP31 Turkey Dialogues Summit’ in Ankara. He emphasized the role of local governments in combating the climate crisis and discussed Muğla’s initiatives in renewable energy, water efficiency, and waste management. He highlighted the importance of local governments forming a collective voice ahead of COP31 and announced that Muğla will host the Mediterranean Climate Summit in late September.

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Ahmet Aras · COP31 · ICLEI Europe · International Environmental Communication Association · Muğla Metropolitan Municipality · Syria · UCLG-MEWA · United Cities and Local Governments

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[● 2 SOURCES] Muğla Metropolitan Municipality will host the Mediterranean Climate Summit on September 28-29 in cooperation with ICLEI Europe. www.gazetebirlik.com · www.medyagazete.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The summit was organized by the International Environmental Communication Association (UÇİD). www.gazetebirlik.com · www.medyagazete.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Ahmet Aras spoke at the ‘Before COP31 Türkiye Dialogues Summit’ in Ankara. www.gazetebirlik.com · www.medyagazete.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Muğla's climate initiatives include renewable energy, water efficiency, waste management, and coastal protection. www.gazetebirlik.com · www.medyagazete.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The Mediterranean Climate Summit aims to issue the ‘Muğla Declaration for Climate Resilient and Just Mediterranean Cities’. www.gazetebirlik.com · www.medyagazete.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Ahmet Aras emphasized the importance of including climate adaptation, just transition, and climate finance in local government priorities. www.gazetebirlik.com · www.medyagazete.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Ahmet Aras stated that local governments must create a strong and collective voice. www.gazetebirlik.com · www.medyagazete.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The Mediterranean Climate Summit will be organized by Muğla Metropolitan Municipality in cooperation with ICLEI Europe on September 28-29. www.gazetebirlik.com · www.medyagazete.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Muğla Metropolitan Municipality is conducting projects in renewable energy, water efficiency, waste management, and coastal protection. www.gazetebirlik.com · www.medyagazete.com