Türkiye's capital city of Ankara has been chosen as the "Tourism Capital of the Turkic World" for 2026, Turkish Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy said.
The decision was made during the tenth meeting of tourism ministers from the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) member states
According to Ersoy, this title suits Ankara perfectly, given its rich history, culture, and spirit.
As the capital since 1923, Ankara is the second major city in Turkey after Istanbul.
Earlier, Azerbaijan's Shusha has been selected as the tourism capital of the Economic Cooperation Organization.
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