Migration Coordination Council Meeting Held in Karabük, Turkey

On Saturday, June 27, 2026, the city of Karabük hosted a key administrative meeting in the field of crisis management and social security. The Provincial Migration Coordination Council meeting, chaired by Karabük Governor Oktay Çağatay, was held in the third-floor meeting hall of the Governor's Office [1]. The meeting, aimed at closely examining the status of foreign nationals living in the region and improving coordination processes between government agencies, was attended by prominent figures including the Chief Public Prosecutor, the Gendarmerie Commander, and the Provincial Police Chief.

Meeting Details and Key Participants In this strategic meeting, alongside Governor Çağatay, important figures such as Selçuk Akman (Karabük Chief Public Prosecutor), Murtaza Ersöz (Deputy Governor), Kamil Temel (Karabük Deputy Mayor), İsmail Gökçek (Provincial Gendarmerie Commander), and Ahmet Canver (Provincial Police Chief) were present [1]. The presence of these officials demonstrates the high importance of migration and social security in the province's 2026 policies. Osman Durkaç, the Director of the Provincial Migration Management, also served as the secretary of the meeting, presenting detailed technical and statistical reports to the council members.

Foreign Nationals Status Report and Statistics A significant part of the meeting was dedicated to a comprehensive report presented by Osman Durkaç. In his remarks, he explained the status of foreign nationals living in Karabük under various categories such as "International Protection," "Temporary Protection," and "Residence Permits" [1]. According to the statistics provided, the proper management of these individuals and the supervision of their activities were among the top priorities of the Migration Management in the first half of 2026. The Governor of Karabük emphasized in this section that transparency in statistics and information is the foundation for successful planning in urban and welfare services [2].

Combating Illegal Migration and Social Cohesion One of the main topics of discussion in the meeting was the intensification of measures against illegal migration. Security officials present at the meeting provided a report on activities carried out at provincial borders and the identification of unauthorized transit points [1]. Governor Çağatay noted that to maintain public order, there will be no leniency in dealing with illegal entry and residence. Alongside the security approach, the issue of "social cohesion" was also discussed. Council members emphasized the need to implement cultural and educational programs for the better integration of legal migrants into the fabric of Karabük society to prevent potential tensions.

Strengthening Inter-sectoral Cooperation At the end of the meeting, practical solutions for strengthening cooperation between the municipality, police, gendarmerie, and the migration office were reviewed. It was decided that information exchange between these institutions should be conducted online and more rapidly to improve services for authorized nationals and to identify violations more quickly [1]. The Governor of Karabük thanked all institutions for their efforts and expressed hope that the decisions made in this meeting would lead to greater stability and security in the province in 2026 [2].