As part of the international ‘Ramadan Press Trip’, Turkmen journalists visited Bursa, the first capital of the Ottoman Empire. The trip was organised by the Cultural Council of the Turkish Embassy in Turkmenistan, with the support of ‘Turkish Airlines’. This was reported by the news website Turkmenportal.

In Bursa, the delegation visited Grand Mosque – one of Turkey’s main historic mosques – as well as the Grand Bazaar and Koza Han, known as a centre for the silk trade. The tour participants learnt about the city’s history, its architectural heritage and Ramadan traditions.

The programme concluded with a festive iftar, where guests were treated to the famous ‘İskender kebab’ – a gastronomic symbol of Bursa. According to the participants, the trip helped them gain a deeper appreciation of the city’s historical significance and its role in the formation of the Ottoman Empire.

The organisers noted that such press tours help to strengthen cultural ties between Turkmenistan and Turkey.