At the meeting where exchanges were held regarding projects that will develop Turkish-Japanese friendship and attract Japanese tourists interested in cultural tourism to Alanya; Alanya Mayor Hasan Sipahioğlu stated that his efforts to establish a Maritime and Nautical Museum are continuing, and that the World Cultural Heritage (UNESCO) candidacy file for Alanya Castle and its Shipyard has been accepted, expressing hope regarding the organization of an Ertuğrul Frigate exhibition in Alanya. Mayor Sipahioğlu emphasized that if Alanya's values related to cultural tourism can be well-publicized, the area can be turned into a center of attraction for cultural tourism. The Ertuğrul Frigate exhibition will provide a significant contribution to the project of attracting Japanese visitors who engage in culture-oriented tourism to Alanya.
The views of officials from ALTİD, ALTSO, ALTAV, TÜRSAB, and Travel Agencies regarding the subject were also taken. District Governor Hulusi Doğan proposed the establishment of a commission regarding the project that will develop Turkish-Japanese friendship and attract Japanese tourists to Alanya, and requested that work begin as soon as possible.