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Turkish president opens mosque in Kyrgyzstan

Recep Tayyip Erdoğan opens mosque in Kyrgyz capital Bishkek

Ersin Çelik
10:39 - 2/09/2018 Pazar
Update: 10:43 - 2/09/2018 Pazar
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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan inaugurated the Central Imam Serahsi Mosque in the Kyrgyz capital Bishkek on Sunday.

“I hope that […] this monument will ensure to strengthen the bonds of common religion, language, history, culture, and brotherhood between Kyrgyzstan and our country,” Erdogan said.

“I hope that this work will become a symbol of unity and, peace among brother [countries] because we are two semi-states but one nation.

“Above all, we are [part of the Muslim] Ummah,” Erdogan added.

The mosque which can accommodate 20,000 worshippers is spread over 7,000 square meters.

Erdogan accompanied by Turkish ministers began a three-day visit to Kyrgyzstan on Saturday.

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