Overview
On 7 May 2025, Advancing Civil Society - GLOCA held a physical discussion session in Aleppo titled “Strengthening Bridges of Cooperation between GLOCA and the Turkish Consulate in Aleppo.” The session was facilitated by Wasim Alhaj and brought together 11 participants to discuss future cooperation opportunities.

Session Focus
The session explored ways to strengthen Syrian-Turkish relations through constructive dialogue, shared understanding, and practical cooperation in areas that serve local communities in Aleppo.

Key Themes

• Historical and cultural ties between the Syrian and Turkish peoples.

• Opportunities for cooperation between GLOCA and Turkish official and civil actors.

• Supporting industrial and commercial development in Aleppo.

• Promoting livelihood initiatives and local economic recovery.

• Community development, youth empowerment, and capacity building.

• Mechanisms for continued communication and future coordination.

Key Outputs
The discussion opened channels for constructive communication and helped identify potential areas of cooperation in economic, social, and community development. It also emphasized the importance of building partnerships that respond to local needs and support stability, recovery, and sustainable development in Aleppo.

Impact
The session contributed to strengthening mutual understanding and highlighted the importance of continued coordination between GLOCA and Turkish stakeholders to support future initiatives serving the local community.

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