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Süleyman Soylu visits 'Cübbeli Ahmet,' discusses Syria aid

Süleyman Soylu visits 'Cübbeli Ahmet,' discusses Syria aid

From Cumhuriyet · () Turkish

Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Turkish politician Süleyman Soylu visited Ahmet Mahmut Ünlü, known as "Cübbeli Ahmet," at the Hoca Ahmet Yesevi Association (HAYDER).
  • The meeting discussed various topics, including aid activities in Syria and social issues.
  • Soylu expressed gratitude for the hospitality and the opportunity to discuss matters with Ünlü and other association leaders.

Süleyman Soylu, a Member of Parliament for Istanbul from the Justice and Development Party (AKP), met with Ahmet Mahmut Ünlü, widely known as "Cübbeli Ahmet," at the Hoca Ahmet Yesevi Association (HAYDER).

Today, we met with Ahmet Mahmut Ünlü Hocaefendi after visiting HAYDER, where he serves as honorary president.

— Süleyman SoyluAnnouncing the meeting on social media.

Soylu announced the meeting on his social media account, stating that he had visited Ünlü, who serves as the honorary president of HAYDER. The discussions covered a range of subjects, from humanitarian aid efforts in Syria to broader social topics. "Today, we met with Ahmet Mahmut Ünlü Hocaefendi after visiting HAYDER, where he serves as honorary president," Soylu posted.

During the meeting, Soylu also extended his thanks to İlyas Şişik, the President of HAYDER, for their warm hospitality. He specifically mentioned the presence of Emin Demir, the President of KIYAMDER, with whom he has collaborated on charitable activities in Syria. "In this pleasant meeting where we benefited from his valuable conversation, I thank Mr. İlyas Şişik, the President of HAYDER, for their kind hospitality," Soylu wrote.

In this pleasant meeting where we benefited from his valuable conversation, I thank Mr. İlyas Şişik, the President of HAYDER, for their kind hospitality.

— Süleyman SoyluExpressing gratitude for the hospitality received during the meeting.

Soylu expressed his sincere appreciation for the candid discussions held with Ünlü and the HAYDER family. "I sincerely thank the HAYDER family for their kind hospitality and generosity, especially Ahmet Mahmut Ünlü Hocaefendi. May Allah be pleased with them," he concluded in his social media post.

I sincerely thank the HAYDER family for their kind hospitality and generosity, especially Ahmet Mahmut Ünlü Hocaefendi. May Allah be pleased with them.

— Süleyman SoyluConcluding his remarks on social media, expressing appreciation for the hosts.
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Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.