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Turkey sees huge potential in ties with India
Saturday March 24, 2012 08:04:37 PM,
IANS
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New Delhi: Stressing the strong relations between
India and Turkey, Turkish ambassador to India Burak Akcapar
Saturday said there was huge potential in the ties between the two
countries.
"I'd like to tell something to the young people here. India and
Turkey have had common roots. Its time to rekindle our age-old
ties. An Indian would not be culture-shocked in Turkey," said
Akcapar at the launch of the Turkish Fest 2012 at Select Citywalk
mall in Saket area of south Delhi.
"If you come to Turkey, you will feel that you knew this culture
from somewhere," he said, adding that trade and tourism ties
between the two countries were reaching new highs.
Social activist Swami Agnivesh, who was also present at the
launch, recalled his experiences of a recent visit to Istanbul.
"Turkey is a beautiful country. In Istanbul, it seems as if the
sea is joining East and West together," he said.
The two-day fest showcasing Turkish art, culture, music and
cuisine opened with a musical performance by Mehteran, the
traditional Turkish military band. Turkish tourism department has
set up stalls selling Turkish delicacies and sweetmeats.
Other stalls include a traditional 'Hat' calligraphy and 'Ebru'
painting stalls with the artists making the art pieces on the
spot.
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