The Konya Metropolitan Municipality and the Municipality of Ilijaš in Bosnia and Herzegovina, both members of the Union of Turkish World Municipalities (TDBB), have officially become sister cities. The sister city protocol was signed by Konya Metropolitan Mayor Uğur İbrahim Altay and Ilijaš Mayor Amar Dovadzija during a ceremony held in Konya on May 23, 2025.
Mayor Altay expressed his hope that the protocol establishing the sister city relationship between Konya and Ilijaš would be beneficial for both cities. He stated: “We have always shared a heartfelt connection with Bosnia and Herzegovina. Together with Ilijaš Mayor Amar Dovadzija, we signed a sister city protocol to strengthen the bond between our municipalities, enhance dialogue, and exchange experiences. May it be auspicious for our cities and our countries.”
Mayor Amar Dovadzija of Ilijaš also thanked Mayor Altay for his hospitality and said that the relationship between the two cities would continue to grow stronger.
The protocol envisions the development of cooperative relations between the two cities in areas such as education, tourism, sports, culture, and infrastructure.
