Ekrem Imamoglu: When I look at the Balkans, I don’t see sultans and kings

Messages of democracy, cooperation and unity were sent by the Mayors of Athens and Istanbul from the meeting of the Balkan cities that is taking place in the capital.

THE Ekrem Imamoglou talked about democratic Balkans and o Kostas Bakoyannis he emphasized that united local rulers overcome government obstacles.

“As I look at the Balkans, I don’t see sultans and kings, only a democratic tomorrow” he emphasized the mayor of Istanbul and noted that “there is no other area than Athens that is a cradle of culture”.

At the same time, Mr. Imamoglou asked “to condemn populisms that threaten democracy and bring hatred”.

For his part, Mr. Bakoyiannis asked “to stay away from stereotypes that serve other dark purposes” and noted that “in our region we know well what nationalism and patriotism mean”.

The B40 Balkan Cities Network was established in November 2021 in Istanbul, with the aim of strengthening peace and democracy in the Balkan region, as well as the cooperation of its members in the fields of economy, innovation, sustainable development and culture.

More than 70 representatives of Local Government from all over the Balkans visited Athens, while very important is the representation of Greek Municipalities, such as Thessaloniki, Piraeus, Trikkaia, Patras, Chalkida, Kalamata, Chania, Nikaia-Ag. Ioannis Rentis, Kallithea, Nea Smyrni, Kifissia, Ag. Dimitriou, Aigaleo, Zografou, P. Faliro, Korydallos, Pallini, Veria, Kozani, Karditsa, Rethymnon, Corinth, Mytilini, Chios, Corfu, Argos, Orestiada, Lefkada, Karpenisiou, Pylaia-Hortiati, Thermaikos, Kileler. All, with the aim of creating a common path for peace, progress and prosperity in the Balkan region.

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