Industry and Technology Minister Mehmet Fatih Kacır visited the 'Where Anatolia Meets Space' zone at the 77th International Astronautical Congress. The gathering is billed as the most prestigious summit in the global space calendar, and Turkey is using the occasion to tell its own story. The zone pairs Anatolia's ancient heritage with the country's contemporary space work. Foreign astronauts in Turkey for the congress joined the minister on the tour. Kacır introduced them to Turkish traditions, and the stop produced plenty of colourful moments. Visitors stopped for photos and greetings as the heritage displays drew a steady stream of delegates. The congress brings together space agencies and research groups from around the world each year in a different host country.