The opening of the “Istanbul Park” in Odessa

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In Odessa with the participation of the President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko, the mayor of Odessa Gennady Trukhanov and the mayor of Istanbul Kadir Topbas inaugurated the “Istanbul Park “.

May 26, on the slopes of the Primorsky Boulevard in Odessa with the participation of the President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko, the mayor of Odessa Gennady Trukhanov and the mayor of Istanbul Kadir Topbas inaugurated the “Istanbul Park”.

“For us very important the friendly relations between Ukraine and Turkey. Odessa and Istanbul – two cities that are the gateway to the world for their countries. I am deeply convinced that an active business presence in Odessa, opening a direct ferry service between Istanbul and Odessa – today is very important. And another extremely important discovery today in Odessa Istanbul Park. This is only the beginning of our deep cooperation”, – said in his speech Poroshenko.

In turn, the mayor of Odessa Gennady Trukhanov thanked the mayor of Istanbul for the gift Odessa — Istanbul Park. “A long-awaited event, which is eagerly awaited by all inhabitants of Odessa. Istanbul Park is not just another green area on the map of our city. This is the part of Turkey in Odessa, its history and culture. And, of course, this is a worthy decoration of our multinational and polycultural city, which every day becomes more beautiful and comfortable,” – said in his speech Trukhanov.

“I greet all the inhabitants of Odessa from the President of Turkey. I especially want to thank the mayor of Odessa hospitality. I felt like home in Istanbul. In addition, I was able to personally see that Odessa is truly evolving. Soon I will send a delegation from Istanbul to Odessa in order to discuss infrastructure development in your city. And today I salute all opening a beautiful “Istanbul Park” in Odessa,” – said Topbas.

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The reconstruction of the “Istanbul Park” began in 2016. The overhaul process was repaired sidewalks, a granite retaining wall. In the Central part of the Park equipped area coated with granite tiles, on which are located a gazebo, drinking fountain, benches and flower beds with greenery. Stairs leading to the Park, lined with granite tiles. In addition, the renovated Grotto.

Also the builders have repaired the viewing platform at the cable car. In the lower part of the Park has 3 children and 2 playgrounds, and a Jogging track.

We note that negotiations on the level of city government on the reconstruction of the “Istanbul Park” was conducted in 2007.

However, to deadlock the project failed after 8 years — as a result of successful negotiations at the meeting of the city Council of the Istanbul Metropolis in 2015. In the result, the Turkish side has decided to Fund this project in Odessa.