Turkish Consul General Akdevelioğlu pays visit to Mayor of Mende
On August 20, 2024, Nagihan İlknur Akdevelioğlu assumed the role of Consul General of Turkey in Frankfurt, marking a significant milestone in the city partnership between Wiesbaden and Fatih, a district of Istanbul. This partnership, established since 2012, aims to foster good relations and discuss economic matters.
Born in Bursa in 1978, Nagihan İlknur Akdevelioğlu studied political science at Ankara University with a focus on international relations. She later earned a master's degree in European studies at Boğaziçi University. Her career began in 2002 at the supervisory authority of a private bank, and since 2006, she has been working for the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The press release announcing the new Consul General's appointment was published by the Press Office of the State Capital Wiesbaden. The office, located at Schlossplatz 6, 65183 Wiesbaden, can be contacted for any questions regarding the city partnership. The press release can also be found on their website.
The establishment of the partnership association was immediate following the city partnership proclamation. Since then, there has been an intensive exchange of schools between the twin cities, with numerous study and educational trips taking place. The conversation between the leaders served to maintain good relations and discuss German-Turkish economic relations.
It is worth noting that over 16,000 Wiesbaden residents have Turkish roots, further emphasising the importance of this city partnership. The partnership between Wiesbaden and Fatih continues to strengthen, with Nagihan İlknur Akdevelioğlu's appointment as Consul General playing a key role in this process.
The Press Office of the State Capital Wiesbaden encourages citizens to engage with the responsible department or office in regards to the city partnership and any related activities. The office looks forward to continuing to foster strong relations between Wiesbaden and Fatih in the years to come.
