Meeting Held in Istanbul Between the Consulate General of Belarus and the Sakarya Chamber of Civil Engineers
22.07.2026
On July 22, 2026, Consul General of the Republic of Belarus in Istanbul, Yevgeniya Bortkevich, held a working meeting with a delegation from the Sakarya Branch of the Chamber of Civil Engineers of Turkey (İMO), led by the Chairman of the Chamber, Semih Uçar.
The key topic of discussion was the strengthening of bilateral cooperation in earthquake-resistant construction, infrastructure modernization, and the exchange of advanced engineering expertise to minimize the risks of natural disasters.
The Turkish side expressed strong interest in establishing a direct dialogue with the Ministry of Architecture and Construction of the Republic of Belarus, as well as with leading industry institutes and enterprises, including MAPID, Minskmetroproekt, BelNIIS, and Belpromproekt.
As part of developing the partnership, the parties discussed the possibility of two-stage exchange visits: a visit by the Turkish delegation to Belarus in September 2026, followed by a reciprocal visit of Belarusian specialists to Sakarya Province in December 2026.
This meeting marks an important step toward strengthening bilateral cooperation between Belarus and Turkey, laying a solid foundation for joint research, expert publications, and large-scale initiatives aimed at enhancing safety and public awareness.
