The Diplomatic Observer

09/09/2025

THE CHILEAN EMBASSY HOSTED A PANEL DISCUSSION ON ‘PROTECTING WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN TIMES OF CRISIS’
Hosted by Rodrigo Arcos, Chile's Ambassador to Turkey, a panel discussion on ‘Protecting Women and Children in Times of Crisis’ was held.
The panel, held at the Embassy, was attended by ambassadors, diplomats and experts.
Moderated by Chilean Ambassador to Turkey Rodrigo Arcos, the panel featured Chilean expert and member of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) Patsili Toledo, UN Women Representative in Turkey Maryse Guimond, UNICEF Deputy Representative in Turkiye Malti Gandhi, and Süreyya Erkan from the Turkish Ministry of Family and Social Services as keynote speakers.
The panel focused on the local or regional impact of natural disasters, armed conflicts and humanitarian crises on women and children, aiming to establish protocols and mechanisms to respond collectively to these challenges.

05/09/2025

BRAZILIAN FEDERAL REPUBLIC NATIONAL DAY CELEBRATED IN ANKARA
A reception was held at CerModern in Ankara to mark the Brazilian Federal Republic National Day, hosted by Brazil's Ambassador to Ankara, Gilda Motta Santos Neves.
The reception was attended by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Zeki Levent Gümrükçü, Director General for Bilateral Relations with Latin America at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Yaprak Balkan, Deputy Director General for South America at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Selen Evcit, former Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu, representatives of diplomatic missions in Ankara, military attachés, bureaucrats, politicians and numerous guests.

Speaking at the reception, which began with the national anthems of both countries, Ambassador Santos noted that today also marked the celebration of friendship between Brazil and Turkey.
Ambassador Santos stated that trade and mutual investment between Turkey and Brazil had increased, adding that they expected this year's trade volume to reach $6 billion.
In his speech, Deputy Minister Gümrükçü stated that Brazil has always held a special place in relations with the region and said that Turkey opened its first embassy in the region in Brazil in 1929.

05/09/2025

BRAZILIAN FEDERAL REPUBLIC NATIONAL DAY CELEBRATED IN ANKARA
A reception was held at CerModern in Ankara to mark the Brazilian Federal Republic National Day, hosted by Brazil's Ambassador to Ankara, Gilda Motta Santos Neves.
The reception was attended by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Zeki Levent Gümrükçü, Director General for Bilateral Relations with Latin America at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Yaprak Balkan, Deputy Director General for South America at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Selen Evcit, former Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu, representatives of diplomatic missions in Ankara, military attachés, bureaucrats, politicians and numerous guests.

Speaking at the reception, which began with the national anthems of both countries, Ambassador Santos noted that today also marked the celebration of friendship between Brazil and Turkey.
Ambassador Santos stated that trade and mutual investment between Turkey and Brazil had increased, adding that they expected this year's trade volume to reach $6 billion.
In his speech, Deputy Minister Gümrükçü stated that Brazil has always held a special place in relations with the region and said that Turkey opened its first embassy in the region in Brazil in 1929.

02/09/2025

A CONCERT FOR PEACE AND FRIENDSHIP BETWEEN COLOMBIA AND TURKIYE WAS HELD IN THE CAPITAL
Hosted by Julio Anibal Riano, Colombia's Ambassador to Ankara, and Volkan Bozkır, Advisor to the Board of Directors of Limak Group of Companies, the Limak Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by renowned Colombian conductor Paola Ávila, held a ‘Peace and Friendship’ concert.
The concert, held at the Şinasi Stage, was attended by Limak Holding Chairman Ebru Özdemir, Limak Holding owner and former Turkish Football Federation President Nihat Özdemir, Ambassador Yaprak Balkan, Director General of Latin American Bilateral Relations at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Selen Evcit, Deputy Director General of the South American Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, mission representatives stationed in Ankara, and numerous guests.

02/09/2025

MEXICO'S NEW AMBASSADOR TO TURKIYE PRESENTS COPIES OF HIS CREDENTIALS
Mexico's new Ambassador to the Republic of Turkiye, Javier Díaz de León, presented copies of his credentials to Ambassador Ahmet Cemil Miroğlu, Director General of Protocol at the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Ambassador Díaz de León officially commenced his diplomatic duties in Turkiye with this formal ceremony. During the meeting, the parties reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations in important areas such as political dialogue, trade, investment, tourism and cultural exchanges.

30/08/2025

26/08/2025

THE 200th ANNIVERSARY OF URUGUAY'S DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATED IN ANKARA
A reception was held at the Erimtan Archaeology and Art Museum in Ankara to mark the 200th anniversary of Uruguay's Declaration of Independence, hosted by Uruguay's Ambassador to Ankara, Hugo Cayrûs, and his wife, Patricia Urrutia.
The reception was attended by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Ayşe Berris Ekinci, Deputy Director General of the Latin America Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Selen Evcit, ambassadors and many guests.
In his opening speech, Ambassador Cayrus stated that Uruguay declared its independence on 25 August 1825 and that Uruguay's first constitution was proclaimed on 18 July 1830.
Ambassador Cayrus stated that a Friendship Agreement was signed between Turkey and Uruguay in 1929 and ratified in 1933.
Deputy Minister Ambassador Ekinci also stated in her speech that relations between the two countries date back to 1933.
Deputy Minister Ambassador Ekinci stated that relations gained momentum with the opening of embassies in 2021 and 2022, saying, ‘We see Uruguay as a valuable partner in the region and are working to maintain the momentum we have gained in recent years.’
Following the opening speeches, Uruguayan guitarist Eduardo Fernandez gave a concert.

26/08/2025

THE 200th ANNIVERSARY OF URUGUAY'S DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATED IN ANKARA
A reception was held at the Erimtan Archaeology and Art Museum in Ankara to mark the 200th anniversary of Uruguay's Declaration of Independence, hosted by Uruguay's Ambassador to Ankara, Hugo Cayrûs, and his wife, Patricia Urrutia.
The reception was attended by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Ayşe Berris Ekinci, Deputy Director General of the Latin America Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Selen Evcit, ambassadors and many guests.
In his opening speech, Ambassador Cayrus stated that Uruguay declared its independence on 25 August 1825 and that Uruguay's first constitution was proclaimed on 18 July 1830.
Ambassador Cayrus stated that a Friendship Agreement was signed between Turkey and Uruguay in 1929 and ratified in 1933.
Deputy Minister Ambassador Ekinci also stated in her speech that relations between the two countries date back to 1933.
Deputy Minister Ambassador Ekinci stated that relations gained momentum with the opening of embassies in 2021 and 2022, saying, ‘We see Uruguay as a valuable partner in the region and are working to maintain the momentum we have gained in recent years.’
Following the opening speeches, Uruguayan guitarist Eduardo Fernandez gave a concert.

22/08/2025

INDIA EMBASSY ORGANIZES YOGA EVENT WITH INFLUENCERS
Hosted by Muktesh K. Pardeshi, India's Ambassador to Ankara, Ankara Etkinlik invited influencers to a yoga session led by yoga instructor Sushil Acharya.
The event, held at the embassy, was attended by Ambassador Pardeshi and influencers who enjoy yoga.

22/08/2025

INDIA EMBASSY ORGANIZES YOGA EVENT WITH INFLUENCERS
Hosted by Muktesh K. Pardeshi, India's Ambassador to Ankara, Ankara Etkinlik invited influencers to a yoga session led by yoga instructor Sushil Acharya.
The event, held at the embassy, was attended by Ambassador Pardeshi and influencers who enjoy yoga.

22/08/2025

FAREWELL RECEPTION HELD FOR MEXICAN AMBASSADOR JOSÉ LUIS MARTÍNEZ Y HERNÁNDEZ, WHOSE TERM IN TURKEY HAS COME TO AN END
A farewell reception was held for Mexico's Ambassador to Ankara, José Luis Martínez Y Hernández, and his wife Mediha Nami Osmanoğlu de Martínez, whose term of office in Turkey has come to an end.
The reception was attended by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Head of the EU Presidency, Ambassador Mehmet Kemal Bozay, Deputy Director General of the Latin America Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Selen Evcit, ambassadors and many other guests.