The Directorate for EU Affairs Race for Europe Day Cup held at the Ankara 75th Year Racetrack

As a part of the European Union Communication Strategy (EUCS), Directorate for EU Affairs Europe Day race organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Directorate for EU Affairs in cooperation with the Turkish Jokey Club, held at the Ankara 75th Year Racetrack on 25 May 2019.

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Director for EU Affairs Ambassador Faruk Kaymakcı, Deputy Head of the Delegation of the European Union to Türkiye Gabriel Munuera Vinals, the Ambassadors of EU Member States and those who like horse races attended the race, which is the ninth organised so far and which has become a tradition among the activities held for the celebration of 9 May Europe Day.

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Director for EU Affairs Ambassador Faruk Kaymakcı presented the trophy to Mehmet Ali Becence, the owner of the winning horse named Bumerang.

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Director for EU Affairs Ambassador Faruk Kaymakcı said “We have finalised the activities for 9 May Europe Day with the Directorate for EU Affairs Europe Day Race held at the racetrack; this race reminds us of our EU accession process, which we continue with determination and enthusiasm despite all obstructions placed before us.”