On April 12, Grassroots Day, the Turkish Coalition of America (TCA) will host ATAA, FTAA and TACC local chapter leaders at the TCA's new office building near the White House, for a day of training in public advocacy. On April 13, 2012, Leadership Day, which will take place at the Washington Plaza Hotel, we will delve into the intricacies of US-Turkish relations and public advocacy. On April 14, 2012, Young Turks Day, Current TV's "Young Turks" talk show host, Cenk Uygur, will provide a program on how to take advantage of your Turkish culture in your advocacy efforts. European Union Turkish politician Hande Bozatli will discuss youth and women's empowerment movements.
Bilateral trade between the United States and Turkey reached a record level of $20 billion last year. The United States and Turkey have for six decades enjoyed a close political and military relationship. But our economic and business partnership has lagged behind until recently. During President Barack Obama’s 2009 trip to Turkey, he and Turkish President Abdullah Gul agreed to advance our commercial partnership to the level of our diplomatic and strategic defense relationship.
Washington Township High School Art Teacher Sybil Cohen has been selected to participate in the 14th Annual Okumus/T.A.F.S.U.S. (Turkish American Friendship Society of the United States) 2012 Fellowships. As one of three educators selected from the Philadelphia area by the World Affairs Council, Cohen will take part in a 16-day study tour of Turkey from July 15-30, 2012. Made possible through a grant from the Mehmet Dogan Okumus Charitable Trust, participants’ studies will include highlights from Anatolia’s civilizations including Istanbul, Ankara, Cappadocia, Konya, Pamukkale, Aphrodisias, Kusadasi, Pergamum. Ephesus, Gallipoli and Troy.
Kosovo Deputy Prime Minister Mimoza Kusari Lila has said her country will sign a free trade agreement (FTA) with Turkey. Speaking to businesspeople in Bursa at an event organized by the Association of Industrialists and Businessmen of Rumeli (RUMELİSİAD) on Sunday, Lila also noted that Kosovo can serve as a good production hub for Turkish entrepreneurs who want to expand their clientele on the larger European continent.
