Turkish First Lady meets Japanese Princess

Turkish First Lady Emine Erdogan meets Japanese Princess Akiko Mikasa to discuss strengthening bilateral cultural ties. The meeting focused on environmental protection, cultural heritage preservation, and gastronomy cooperation between Türkiye and Japan.

Erdogan emphasized the value of archaeological excavations conducted in Türkiye under Japanese leadership, particularly expressing hopes for the upcoming excavation at Şanlıurfa Ayanlar Archaeological Site starting September 20. Princess Mikasa highlighted that both Türkiye and Japan possess important historical civilizations.