The B40 Permanent Secretariat held a working meeting on 10 May 2023 with the Consuls General of Balkan countries in Istanbul. In his address to the Consuls General, Mr. Barbaros Büyüksağnak, Permanent Secretary of B40, gave an overview of the current status and latest activities of B40. Afterwards, the current situation in the Balkans, opportunities for cooperation between the Balkan cities and views on B40 were discussed. The brochure describing the latest activities of B40 was shared with the Consuls General and a family photo was taken.