Mayor of Avcılar Att. Turan Hançerli Explained the Avcılar Model at the United Nations

Monday, July 17, 2023 - Read : 449

Avcılar Municipality Mayor and Member of the Board of Trustees of Marmara Group Foundation, Att. Turan Hançerli, participated in the United Nations (UN) Economic and Social Council meeting. Hançerli shared his experiences and views on how local governments can be supported in a panel titled "Bottom-up Development and the Role of Local Governments," which took place at the UN headquarters in New York City, USA, from July 10th to July 19th, 2023. During his speech, Hançerli explained the "Avcılar Model" to the participants and became the first mayor to be invited twice to the meeting by the President of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). We congratulate Att. Turan Hançerli, our esteemed member of the Board of Trustees of Marmara Group Foundation.

July 15 Democracy and National Unity Day

Saturday, July 15, 2023 - Read : 478

We are at the anniversary of the heinous coup attempt that took place seven years ago. On this day, we remember and pay tribute to those who lost their lives in the noble resistance of the Turkish nation and their unwavering loyalty to democracy. We also wish good health and well-being to our veterans. As Marmara Group Foundation, we reiterate our firm stance against any anti-democratic actions and celebrate our Democracy and National Unity Day.

Johannes Wimmer's Farewell

Saturday, July 14, 2023 - Read : 519

Ambassador Johannes Wimmer, the Austrian Ambassador, hosted a farewell reception at the Austrian Embassy in Ankara on the occasion of the end of his tenure. The farewell reception was attended by a significant number of foreign mission chiefs and friends who were present in Ankara. Among those in attendance at the farewell reception, there were also representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, including Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Mehmet Kemal Bozay, as well as Dr. Akkan Suver, Sezgin Bilgiç, and Oğuzhan Ceylan from the Marmara Group Foundation. In recognition of Ambassador Johannes Wimmer's considerable interest in the Marmara Group Foundation during his time in Ankara, Dr. Akkan Suver, Sezgin Bilgiç, Oğuzhan Ceylan, and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Mehmet Kemal Bozay expressed their gratitude by presenting him with a commemorative gift. Dr. Akkan Suver, Sezgin Bilgiç, and Oğuzhan Ceylan also presented a separate memento to Ambassador Johannes Wimmer's wife, Sharmila Singh-Wimmer.

Visit to Dr. Jovan Manasijevski

Thursday, July 13, 2023 - Read : 409

Dr. Akkan Suver, Sezgin Bilgiç, and Oğuzhan Ceylan, on behalf of the Marmara Group Foundation, conducted a working visit to Dr. Jovan Manasijevski, the Ambassador of North Macedonia in Ankara. During the visit, the delegation from Marmara Group Foundation provided an informative presentation about the upcoming 27th Eurasian Economic Summit and emphasized the high importance given by the Marmara Group Foundation to the participation of North Macedonia.

Visit to Ambassador Mehmet Kemal Bozay

Thursday, July 13, 2023 - Read : 412

Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Mehmet Kemal Bozay, received a delegation from Marmara Group Foundation consisting of Dr. Akkan Suver, Sezgin Bilgiç, and Oğuzhan Ceylan at his office. The delegation expressed their gratitude to Deputy Minister Ambassador Mehmet Kemal Bozay for his presence at the 26th Eurasian Economic Summit. They provided him with a presentation on the 27th Eurasian Economic Summit and extended an invitation to him to attend the event.

Visit to Ambassador Kastriot Robo, Ambassador of Albania

Thursday, July 13, 2023 - Read : 443

As part of the promotional visits for the 27th Eurasian Economic Summit scheduled for next year, the delegation from the Marmara Group Foundation, consisting of Dr. Akkan Suver, Sezgin Bilgiç, and Oğuzhan Ceylan, visited Ambassador Kastriot Robo at his office. During the visit, the members of the delegation extended their thanks to the Ambassador for the participation of President Bajram Begaj in the 26th Eurasian Economic Summit. Following the visit, Ambassador Robo stated that Albania would once again participate in the Summit with a large delegation this year.

Visit to Ambassador Muhammad Ali Lazreq, Ambassador of Morocco

Thursday, July 13, 2023 - Read : 472

As part of the promotional visits for the 27th Eurasian Economic Summit, the Marmara Group Foundation conducted a working visit to Ambassador Muhammad Ali Lazreq, the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco in Ankara. The delegation from the Marmara Group Foundation, consisting of Dr. Akkan Suver, Sezgin Bilgiç, and Oğuzhan Ceylan, highlighted the high importance they attach to Morocco's participation. Ambassador Lazreq stated that he would work towards Morocco's extensive participation with a delegation at the 27th Eurasian Economic Summit, scheduled for next year. Also present at the visit was Wassim Eddahil, the Secretary-General of the Kingdom of Morocco.

Visit to Ambassador Agon Vrenezi, the Ambassador of Kosovo

Thursday, July 13, 2023 - Read : 478

As part of the promotional visits for the 27th Eurasian Economic Summit, a delegation consisting of Dr. Akkan Suver, Sezgin Bilgiç, and Oğuzhan Ceylan from the Marmara Group Foundation visited Ambassador Agon Vrenezi, the Ambassador of Kosovo. During the visit, the delegation expressed their gratitude to President Vjosa Osmani, through the Ambassador, for her participation in last year's Summit and provided a presentation about the 27th Eurasian Economic Summit.

Visit to Hrvoje Cvitanovic, Ambassador of Croatia

Thursday, July 13, 2023 - Read : 424

A delegation consisting of Dr.Akkan Suver, Sezgin Bilgiç, and Oğuzhan Ceylan from the Marmara Group Foundation conducted a working visit to Hrvoje Cvitanovic, the Ambassador of Croatia in Ankara. During the visit, the delegation provided information about the preparations for the 27th Eurasian Economic Summit, which will take place next year. Deputy Head of Mission Lovorka Ostrunic was also present during the visit.

Emil Nasırlıs book on Haydar Aliyev has been introduced

Wednesday, July 12, 2023 - Read : 337

The book titled "100 Memories of Heydar Aliyev's Life," written by Azerbaijani journalist and writer Emil Nasırlı, was introduced at a ceremony held at the Journalists Association in Istanbul During the Book Introduction Ceremony moderated by Dr. Akkan Suver, President of the Marmara Group Foundation, Emil Nasırlı presented his book and introduced Heydar Aliyev to the attendees from different perspectives. State Minister Ali Talip Özdemir explained Turkey's recognition of Azerbaijan after independence in his speech. Prof. Dr. Özgür Çengel, the Rector of Galata University, highlighted the importance of the book by Emil Nasırlı and addressed the Turkey-Azerbaijan relations in his speech. Dr. Akkan Suver emphasized that this year marks the 100th birth anniversary of Heydar Aliyev, the National Leader of Azerbaijan, and expressed the Marmara Group Foundation's deep respect for Heydar Aliyev's memory, considering his rightful contribution to the formation of the Eurasian Economic Summits, which the Marmara Group Foundation has been organizing continuously for 26 years. The meeting concluded with the author distributing signed copies of his book.