Selim Şankaya appointed Honorary Consul of Egypt by Moldova

14.08.2024

Selim Şankaya appointed Honorary Consul of Egypt by Moldova

Selim Şankaya, CEO of Jade Textile, which is Yeşim Group's production facility operating in Egypt, was appointed Honorary Consul of Egypt by Moldova to contribute to strengthening the relations between the Republic of Moldova and Arab Republic of Egypt. The appointment aims to increase commercial, economic, social, and cultural cooperation between the two countries. Yeşim Group will play an important role in this process with its strong presence in Egypt.

Jade Textile, which was started its operations by Yeşim Group in Egypt in 2008, makes significant contributions to the Egyptian economy and employment. Selim Şankaya, the CEO of Jade Textile, which has been the biggest ready-to-wear and apparel exporter of Egypt for the last 5 years, was appointed Honorary Consul of Egypt by the Republic of Moldova. With this important appointment, Şankaya will have the opportunity to transfer the experience and know-how that Yeşim Group has gained in the production processes both in Moldova and Egypt for many years.
In the previous days, Dmitri Croitor, Ambassador of the Republic of Moldova to Türkiye, who is also accredited in the Arab Republic of Egypt, met in Ankara with Selim Şankaya, who was appointed Honorary Consul of the Republic of Moldova in Egypt. The meeting was also attended by Vasile Chitii, Counselor of the Embassy and Victoria Budei, Second Secretary of the Embassy.
Ambassador Croitor noted that the appointment of Mr. Şankaya as Honorary Consul was finalized by the Government of the Republic of Moldova and that this position will play an important role in strengthening the relations between the Republic of Moldova and the Arab Republic of Egypt.
During the meeting, the importance of consular services for Moldovan citizens in Egypt was emphasized. Attention was also drawn to the development of trade and economic relations between the two countries, to increase Moldovan exports to Egypt. At the same time, the importance of encouraging specialists from the Republic of Moldova to study at leading universities in Egypt and the importance of increasing social and cultural cooperation were emphasized.
Expressing his great honor and pleasure to be appointed as the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Egypt by Moldova, Selim Şankaya said, "I will work to strengthen the relations between the Republic of Moldova and the Arab Republic of Egypt and to increase the commercial, economic, social and cultural cooperation between the two countries. As Yeşim Group, I believe that we will make significant contributions to both countries with the experience we have gained in our long-standing production processes in Moldova and Egypt. We aim to step into a brighter future together by establishing stronger ties between the people of the two countries."
On the other hand, Selim Şankaya's appointment as Honorary Consul of the Republic of Egypt by Moldova is considered as an important step in Yeşim Group's international business relations and strategic position in the region.