New Afghan ambassador looks to enhance ties with Turkey
ANKARA, (MILLAT ONLINE):Afghanistan’s new ambassador to Turkey has said the two countries enjoy “very good” ties, which would enhance further in the future.
Abdul Rahim Sayed Jan began his duties on Dec. 21, 2017, but presented his letter of credence to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in capital Ankara last Tuesday.
In an exclusive interview with Anadolu Agency, Jan said he was very pleased to be appointed to Ankara and that he liked the country very much.
“The people of Afghanistan like your president very much and they always pray for him,” he said, adding the people of Afghanistan saw Turkey as a role model for the Islamic World and as one of the most developed and modern Muslim countries.
“Everybody wishes to have this kind of development, democracy and justice. So, when I was informed that I was appointed here I was very glad,” he said.
Afghanistan’s ties with Turkey have a long history and both sides share “very common” values, Jan added.
He said he intended to hold several meetings so that he could better know the people as well as government officials.
He also declared his hope that Afghan students get more opportunities to study in Turkey.
“We have so many students here. I will try to make this number of students increase.”