"This year is the 16th year that I have operated Turkish ice-cream shops in Shenyang," said Nejdet,executive board member of the World Turkish Business Association and chairman of the Asia Pacific Region.

After graduating from university in his home country,Nejdet worked for a Japanese company.In Japan,he met the leader of Shenyang Sub-council of CCPIT.It was this accidental acquaintance that led to Nejdet's trip to Shenyang in 2006.On May 1,2006,the China Shenyang International Horticultural Exposition 2006 was held in Shenyang,and Nejdet became the representative of the Turkish Pavilion.

"Shenyang is the bridgehead to sell Turkish ice-cream in China.Turkish ice-cream is recognized as a delicacy in the world,but I have no idea how it will perform in China.After opening the first Turkish ice-cream shop in Shenyang in 2006,the products were in short supply,so I was relieved-Chinese love it!" Nejdet said.

After that,Nejdet opened branches in 12 cities across the country,including Shanghai,Chengdu,Beijing,and Qingdao."Shenyang gave me a successful career.I am very grateful!" Nejdet said.

Having lived in Shenyang for a long time,Nejdet's affection for this place has become deeper and deeper.He has bought two apartments and fully prepared for his long-term life in Shenyang.

Talking about the future,Nejdet said,"Food is the messenger of culture,connecting people from different cultures.My next goal is to spread Turkish cuisine to China.I choose Shenyang as the link of communication."