Konya Metropolitan Municipality

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[United Cities and Local Governments | MEWA Section @UCLGMEWAorg]

@WUF13Azerbaijan

📢World Assembly of Local and Regional Governments WALRG

Speakers from MEWA Region

🗣️Uğur İbrahim Altay, Mayor of Konya, UCLG Executive President

🗣️Ahmet Metin Genç, Mayor of Trabzon, UCLG-MEWA Co-President

🗣️Şenol Kul, Mayor of Terme

🗣️Dr. Mehmet Duman, UCLG-MEWA Secretary General

🗣️Abdallah Anati, Executive Director, Association of Palestinian Local Authorities

🗣️Mohammad Ali Shafiee: Deputy for International Affairs Municipality of Tehran

🔵The speakers highlighted the central role of multilateral collaboration in addressing housing challenges. They stressed that housing should not be seen only as shelter, but as a matter of dignity, belonging, and identity.

🟢Their interventions underscored the importance of local governments as first responders and providers of essential services to communities.

🔴Strengthening municipalities with the necessary tools, resources, and opportunities for cooperation was presented as key to enabling them to work more effectively and to build resilience through shared knowledge and partnerships across the world.

🟠This collective perspective from MEWA leaders reinforced the idea that empowering local governments is fundamental to ensuring inclusive housing solutions and advancing global collaboration.

#WorldUrbanForum

[Uğur İbrahim Altay @u_ibrahim_altay]

Dünya Çiftçiler Günü’nde ülkemizin gıda sigortası ve tarımsal üretim lideri Konya’mızda toprağa emek veren tüm çiftçilerimize teşekkür ederim.

Tarımsal üretime ve bu topraklara desteğimiz devam edecek.

Bereketli olsun.

[UCLG ASPAC @uclgaspac]

Mr. Uğur İbrahim Altay, Mayor of Konya City, gave his congratulatory remarks, hoping that today goes beyond regional consultation; reflecting shared will among cities and local governments to shape joint solutions to global challenges. #4BetterLocal

[Uğur İbrahim ALTAY @uiAltay_int]

Konya hosted the 5th International Half Marathon, welcoming around 7,500 participants from over 56 countries. It wasn’t just a race—it was a shared moment of energy, connection, and healthy living, reflecting the spirit of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, especially SDG 3 🏃

[United Cities and Local Governments | MEWA Section @UCLGMEWAorg]

🔵⚪️UCLG-MEWA Executive Bureau 2026, Niğde |Executive Bureau Meeting

The meeting brought together members to review ongoing activities, assess governance and committee work, and exchange views on the organization’s priorities for the coming period.

Discussions focused on strengthening institutional capacity, enhancing regional cooperation, and advancing key initiatives, alongside consultations on membership matters and new thematic working groups.

The meeting also provided a platform to align on future plans and reinforce a shared vision for more effective, collaborative, and forward-looking local governance across the MEWA region.

جتماع المكتب التنفيذي لمنظمة UCLG-MEWA لعام 2026، نيدة |

جمع اجتماع المكتب التنفيذي الأعضاء لمراجعة الأنشطة الجارية، وتقييم الحوكمة وعمل اللجان، وتبادل الآراء حول أولويات المنظمة للفترة القادمة. تركز المناقشات على تعزيز القدرات المؤسسية، ودعم التعاون الإقليمي، ودفع المبادرات الرئيسية، إلى جانب إجراء مشاورات حول شؤون العضوية مجموعات العمل المواضيعية الجديدة. كما يوفر الاجتماع منصة للتنسيق بشأن الخطط المستقبلية وتعزيز الرؤية المشتركة من أجل حوكمة محلية أكثر فعالية وتعاوناً وتطلعية في جميع أنحاء منطقة MEWA.

🔵⚪️UCLG-MEWA Yönetim Kurulu 2026, Niğde | Yönetim Kurulu Toplantısı

Toplantı, paydaşları devam eden faaliyetleri gözden geçirmek, yönetişim ve komite çalışmalarını değerlendirmek ve teşkilatın önümüzdeki dönem için öncelikleri hakkında görüş alışverişinde bulunmak üzere bir araya getirdi.

Kurumsal kapasitenin güçlendirilmesi, bölgesel iş birliğinin artırılması ve önemli girişimlerin ilerletilmesinin yanı sıra üyelik konuları ve yeni tematik çalışma grupları hakkında istişarelere odaklanan toplantı, ayrıca, ilerleyen dönemdeki planlar üzerinde mutabakat sağlamak ve MEWA bölgesinde daha etkili, işbirlikçi ve ileriye dönük yerel yönetişim için ortak vizyonu güçlendirmek için önemli bir platform sağladı.

[United Cities and Local Governments | MEWA Section @UCLGMEWAorg]

🔵⚪️UCLG-MEWA Executive Bureau 2026, Niğde | Opening Remarks

The UCLG-MEWA Executive Bureau 2026 continued with remarks by Uğur İbrahim Altay, Mayor of Konya and UCLG Executive President.

In his speech, he highlighted the ongoing conflicts in the MEWA region, underlining the importance of strengthening the role of local and regional governments in decision-making processes and enhancing their participation in addressing shared regional challenges, as well as reinforcing their representation in international platforms.

المكتب التنفيذي لمنظمة UCLG-MEWA لعام 2026، نيدة | الكلمات الافتتاحية
يستمر المكتب التنفيذي لمنظمة UCLG-MEWA لعام 2026 بكلمة ألقاها أوغور إبراهيم ألتاي، رئيس بلدية قونية الكبرى والرئيس التنفيذي لمنظمة UCLG.
وفي كلمته ركز على أبرز النزاعات الجارية في منطقة MEWA، كما سلط الضوء على أهمية تعزيز دور الإدارات المحلية والإقليمية في عمليات اتخاذ القرارات، ودعم مشاركتها في معالجة التحديات الإقليمية المشتركة، فضلاً عن تعزيز تمثيلها في المنصات الدولية.

🔵⚪️UCLG-MEWA Yönetim Kurulu 2026, Niğde |Açılış Konuşmaları

UCLG-MEWA Yönetim Kurulu 2026, Konya Belediye Başkanı ve UCLG 2023-2024 Dönem Başkanı Uğur İbrahim Altay'ın konuşmasıyla devam etti.

Altay, konuşmasında, MEWA bölgesinde devam eden çatışmalara dikkat çekerek, yerel ve bölgesel yönetimlerin karar alma süreçlerindeki rollerinin güçlendirilmesinin, ortak bölgesel sorunların çözümünde katılımlarının artırılmasının ve uluslararası platformlardaki temsillerinin pekiştirilmesinin önemini vurguladı.

[United Cities @uclg_org]

🟡#UCLGMeets

🎙️@u_ibrahim_altay, Mayor of @Konyabuyuksehir & member of UCLG Executive Presidency

✅100 days of local multilateralism at #UCLGMeets Executive Bureau
✅Advancing concrete proposals within @UN system
✅Deepening engagement with Member States

[United Cities @uclg_org]

#UCLGMeets

Acaba la ceremonia de apertura de nuestro Bureau Ejecutivo en @GobCDMX, con la mirada puesta en el futuro de nuestro movimiento:

✅Un movimiento basado en los cuidados
✅Guardianes del sistema multilateral
✅Listos para la transformación

[United Cities @uclg_org]

🟡Uğur İbrahim Altay, Mayor of @Konyabuyuksehir & member of the UCLG Executive Presidency at the opening of our #UCLGMeets Executive Bureau @GobCDMX

"Let us ensure that local multilateralism is not only recognized, but becomes indispensable to the future of global governance.

[Uğur İbrahim ALTAY @uiAltay_int]

In Barcelona, I announced my candidacy for the UCLG World Presidency ahead of the June elections in Tangier, Morocco.

Representing over 240,000 local governments is a great responsibility. We move forward to strengthen the voice of cities worldwide.

[Uğur İbrahim ALTAY @uiAltay_int]

On the occasion of the 2026 European Cycling Capital opening, we hosted ACES President Mr. Gian Francesco Lupatelli and his delegation at our municipality.

I thank them for their kind visit.

[Uğur İbrahim ALTAY @uiAltay_int]

In Cycling Capital Konya, the 2026 UEC Elite European Track Championships have officially started.

Races will continue until 5 February at the Konya Olympic Velodrome, making Konya the heart of European track cycling.

#EuroTrack26 🚴‍♂️

[Uğur İbrahim ALTAY @uiAltay_int]

As we conclude this year’s Şeb-i Arus ceremonies, I am sharing the reflections of our guests especially those who came to Konya from abroad to be part of this spiritual atmosphere.

[Uğur İbrahim ALTAY @uiAltay_int]

Şeb-i Arus is a sacred gathering where separation turns into reunion, and surrender speaks as the ego falls silent.

I commemorate Rumi with mercy on the 752nd anniversary of his reunion with the Divine.

#SebiArus
#HuzurVakti

[Konya Metropolitan Municipality @KonyaInt]

Today, we are proud to announce that Konya has been named the 2026 European Capital of Cycling. #Konya

[Uğur İbrahim ALTAY @uiAltay_int]

In the 752nd year of Reunion, our Şeb-i Arus week begins today.

Konya once again welcomes friends of the heart from all around the world.
..
“Be like a river in generosity and giving help”

#SebiArus
#HuzurVakti

[Uğur İbrahim ALTAY @uiAltay_int]

We attended the Mercociudades Summit, UCLG’s regional network in Latin America.

Under the theme “Pathways to Sustainable, Peaceful and Resilient Cities”, we discussed urban solidarity.
Many thanks to Mayor Rodrigo Neves, Secretary-General Lorenzo Lautaro, and all involved.

[Uğur İbrahim ALTAY @uiAltay_int]

I would like to thank Mayor Rodrigo Neves of Niterói, Secretary-General Lorenzo Lautaro, and all stakeholders for their valuable efforts.

[Uğur İbrahim ALTAY @uiAltay_int]

We attended the Mercociudades Summit, one of UCLG’s regional networks in Latin America.
Held under the theme “Pathways to Sustainable, Peaceful and Resilient Cities”, the summit marked thirty years of solidarity and cooperation between cities.

[Uğur İbrahim ALTAY @uiAltay_int]

In the 752nd year of his reunion, we once again share Mawlana Jalaluddin Rumi’s call with the world from Konya.

I cordially invite all friends of the heart to Konya, the city of Mevlana, for the Şeb-i Arus Commemoration Ceremonies between 7–17 December.