VAN. - Representatives of culture and tourism departments from Turkey’s eastern provinces, local structures and representatives of Armenian and Iranian tourist agencies took part in the “Silk road 2011” exhibition in Van, Turkey.

Representatives of the “Armenia-Turkey cooperation movement” program of Manufacturers and Businessmen Union of Armenia and representatives of Turkish companies in Armenia participated in the “Silk road 2011” exhibition, Armenian Newa-NEWS.am reporter informs from Van.

Turkish citizens and visitors from Iran showed great interest in the stand of the Armenian delegation. Turkey’s minister of culture and tourism Ertugrul Gunay, governor of Van Munir Karaoglu, Mayor of Van Bekir Kaya personally visited Armenia’s stand.

The minister of culture and tourism opened the exhibition personally, and welcomed the participants and reminded that there are guests from Armenia amongst them. Other officials also welcomed the Armenian participants.