Speech of Tahir Büyükakın, Mayor of Kocaeli, at the Opening of Vocational and Art Education Courses Exhibition
Kocaeli Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Tahir Büyükakın discussed important topics and delivered an inspiring speech to the participants at the opening of the Vocational and Art Education Courses Exhibition.

Kocaeli Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Tahir Büyükakın spoke at the Vocational and Art Training Courses (KO-MEK) exhibition held in Kocaeli. Mayor Büyükakın emphasized KO-MEK’s social responsibility projects at the event where trainees exhibited their handcrafted products. Mayor Büyükakın expressed that their support to the trainees will continue.
Twin City Declaration and Promise of Support to Gaza
Kocaeli Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Tahir Büyükakın announced in his speech that Gaza and Kocaeli will become sister cities. Drawing attention to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, Mayor Büyükakın promised support to Gaza. He stated that the Onbaşı Hasan Mosque in Gaza will be rebuilt, extending a helping hand to Gaza.
Participants of the Event and Support Messages
Çayırova Naim Süleymanoğlu Cultural Center hosted the event, attended by Çayırova District Governor Ahmet Önel, Çayırova Mayor Bünyamin Çiftçi, political party representatives, and citizens. During the program, messages of support to Gaza were conveyed, and information about KO-MEK’s social responsibility projects was shared.