On 28 May 2019, UCLG-MEWA Secretary General and his accompanying delegation visited Şerdil Dara Odabaşı, Mayor of Kadıköy, in his office. In the local elections held on 31 March 2019 in Turkey, one of the countries of the MEWA Region, Şerdil Dara Odabaşı was selected as the Mayor of Kadıköy. On the occasion of the visit, Secretary General Duman delivered his greeting and success wishes to the newly elected mayor. In the meeting, Secretary General Duman gave detailed information to Mayor Odabaşı about UCLG-MEWA history, its activities and committees as well as the upcoming UCLG-MEWA Congress. Representatives of Kadiköy Municipality shared their planned activities as for the new period.
In the meeting where the UCLG-MEWA projects were discussed, parties exchanged their ideas on the current projects being conducted by UCLG-MEWA. Possible joint projects were also evaluated. Secretary General Duman invited Mayor to join the UCLG-MEWA family. The meeting ended after greeting and discussion on possible partnerships.