GAZIANTEP - Gaziantep Governor Lutfullah Bilgin who paid a visit to Aleppo, Syria with a delegation, said on Monday that they signed a protocol to improve relations between southeastern province of Gaziantep and Aleppo.
Releasing a statement after their return from Syria, Bilgin said that the protocol which was signed after meetings between delegations of the two countries would contribute to improvement of bilateral relations.
Stating that the protocol which was signed by Aleppo Governor Halid Adi and him foresaw cooperation in trade, tourism, culture and education, Bilgin said that they exchanged views on development of economic activity on border regions and setting up border trade centers.
He added that they also brought onto the agenda setting up a trade center near Aleppo in their visit to this city.
(EÖ-UK) 12.01.2004