Turkish ambassador İsmail Hakkı Musa recently visited Xiamen to attend the annual Xiamen Stone Fair. Mr. Musa described by Xiamen's landscapes and clean, livable environment as "simply enchanting."

Trade ties between Xiamen and Turkey, particularly in the stone industry, have neared the two-billion-dollar milestone.

The ambassador noted that the Turkish national pavilion has been one of the event's highlights since 2007. It has consistently showcased the highest number of companies.

A total of 94 Turkish companies participated this year in the stone fair.