Selected Events 2007

Ambassador's Visit to Duisburg Mosque Generates Significant Media Attention

September 5, 2007.
An impressive contingent of 30 German and Turkish journalists attended Ambassador Timken’s visit of the nearly-completed mosque in Duisburg-Marxloh on September 5. Accompanied by Duisburg Mayor Adolf Sauerland and CG Matt Boyse, Ditib officials took the Timkens on a tour of mosque which will be opened in early 2008 and also serves as a community and cultural center for all Duisburgers. The visit ended with an on-site press conference during which the Ambassador noted that "the cooperation in Duisburg of so many people with different backgrounds is a very good example of openness and tolerance." A large number of German and Turkish newspaper reported the event.

A group of people in front of a mosque
Ambassador Timken and Sue Timken are greeted in front of the mosque by Lord Mayor Sauerland and Ditib officials

Men and women opening gifts
Ambassador receiving a gift

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