Radio Taiwan International
Date: 2018-02-04
Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je arrived in Istanbul, Turkey on Saturday afternoon, local time
Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je (left) meets with local officials in Istanbul over the weekend. (CNA photo provided by Taipei City Government)
(10pm Taipei Time). It was the final stop on his more than ten-day trip to Europe, which included stops in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Poland.
So far, topics on the agenda for his trip have included urban renewal, innovative industries, the circular economy, smart cities and ridesharing.
During his stop in Istanbul, Mayor Ko met with members of the ruling Justice and Development Party to discuss a number of issues of importance to Taipei and Istanbul.
A spokesperson for the Taipei City Government said that the delegation from Taiwan had been given a warm reception. The local hosts thanked Taiwan, and in particular the Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu Chi Foundation, which has set up health clinics and computer labs in schools.
Meanwhile, Mayor Ko promoted his city’s efforts to provide a friendly environment for Muslims. He said that there are plans to build a third mosque in the city. [FULL STORY]