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Zoom Conference with the Chinese Embassy

Saturday, July 2, 2021 - Read : 1005

Bilateral relations were brought to the agenda with a Zoom conference organized by the Ankara Embassy of the People's Republic of China. On the occasion of the 100th Anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party and the 50th Anniversary of relations between Turkey and China, Dr. Akkan Suver spoke at the online conference organized by the Ankara Embassy of the People's Republic of China. In the conference which started with the opening speech of Liu Shaobin, Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Ankara, in addition to Dr. Akkan Suver, İhsan Beşer, Korhan Kurdogu, Hakan Celik, Ali Koçakoğlu, Hasan Capan, Zhou Yan Quan and Hilal Zorba made presentations. Bringing the "Belt and Road Project" to the agenda as serious opportunities for the two countries, the speakers emphasized that there are opportunities in a number of areas from agriculture to transportation, from the development of technology products to the dissemination of digital trade channels. Speakers also stated that tourism may be the sector that can grow the fastest, and they believe that Ankara and Beijing have a lot to achieve together.

Award from Azerbaijan for Dr. Akkan Suver

Sunday, June 27, 2021 - Read : 1204

The Ministry of Diaspora of Azerbaijan gave a grand Victory Reception at the Polat Hotel in Istanbul on the occasion of the Day of the Azerbaijan Army, hosted by Minister Fuad Muratov. Azerbaijan Diaspora Minister Fuat Muradov, who made a concise speech at the Victory Reception attended by senior generals from the Azerbaijan Armed Forces and veterans receiving treatment in Turkish Hospitals along with General and senior officers from the Turkish Armed Forces, stated “It is the work of Ilham Aliyev's determination and the excellence of Turkey-Azerbaijan relations,”. Making a speech at the Victory Reception, Turkey-Azerbaijan Inter-Parliamentary Friendship Group President Istanbul Deputy Şamil Ayrım shared his memories from Karabakh, where he went four times after the war, and from his visit to Shusha with the participation of two Presidents. At the Victory Reception, Diaspora Minister Fuat Muradov presented a Thank You Plaque to Dr. Akkan Suver for his friendship during the Karabakh Victory. Marmara Group Foundation Executive Council Member Sezgin Bilgiç was present at the Victory Reception.

Young People Met with the Management

Sunday, June 27, 2021 - Read : 1042

From the Executive Council of the Marmara Group Foundation; Dr. Akkan Suver, Yüksel Çengel, Engin Köklüçınar, Cafer Okray, Sezgin Bilgiç and Atty. Serhat Tabanca came together with the youth of the Marmara Group Foundation and held a chat meeting. In this meeting, organized to get to know each other before the General Assembly planned to be held next autumn and within the framework of the work of the 24th Eurasian Economic Summit, the young people who will form the future of the Marmara Group Foundation introduced themselves to the Board of Directors and shared their projects.

Michael Christides Said Goodbye

Saturday, June 26, 2021 - Read : 1084

Secretary General of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation Organization, Ambassador Michael B. Christides, whose duty in our country has come to an end, gave a farewell reception on a ship in the Bosphorus. The President of the Marmara Group Foundation, Dr. Akkan Suver and Secretary General Cafer Okray also attended. By the GOI Peace Foundation in Japan "Multilateralism Peace Award" was also presented to Secretary General Ambassador Michael Christides, who participated in the meetings of the Marmara Group Foundation and contributed to our joint work with BSEC during his tenure. As the Marmara Group Foundation, we will always remember Ambassador Michael Christides with respect.

Dr. Akkan Suver spoke at the Slavyani Foundation in Sofia

Saturday, June 25, 2021 - Read : 1203

Dr. Akkan Suver made a speech at the conference titled: International "NGOs - a factor in the development of political dialogue and new communication between people: politics and diplomacy, new geographical angles," organized by the Slavyani Foundation in Sofia while explaining his thoughts on Belt and Road Initiative. In the conference, which started with the speech of President of the Slavyani Foundation and President of the Federation of Friendship between the peoples of Russia and the CIS Prof. Dr. Zahari Zahariev, Dr. Akkan Suver made the speech below.

Dr. Suver spoke at the PABSEC General Assembly

Wednesday, June 23, 2021 - Read : 985

Speaking at the online General Assembly of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation Organization Parliamentary Assembly, Dr. Akkan Suver talked about the Belt and Road Initiative. In the General Assembly, attended by the Speakers of the Parliaments of Albania, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Armenia, Georgia, North Macedonia, Moldova, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Greece, Ukraine, Turkey, and PABSEC member deputies; the President status of the PABSEC passed to the President of the Parliament of Romania Ludovic Orban.

Visit to Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomeos

Tuesday, June 22, 2021 - Read : 1097

Marmara Group Foundation's delegation consisting of Dr. Akkan Suver, Yüksel Çengel, Cafer Okray, and Nimet Ulubay visited Ecumenical Patriarch Battholomeos within the framework of the work of the 24th Eurasian Economic Summit and made a presentation regarding the event that will take place online

Visit to the President of TİM Turkish Exporters Assembly İsmail Gülle

Saturday, June 19, 2021 - Read : 1018

Marmara Group Foundation's delegation consisting of Dr. Akkan Suver, Cafer Okray, Yüksel Çengel and Turan Sarıgülle paid a courtesy visit to İsmail Gülle, the President of the Turkish Exporters Assembly, within the framework of the 24th Eurasian Economic Summit. During the visit, the delegation invited TİM President İsmail Gülle to the opening ceramony of the 24th Eurasian Economic Summit as a speaker.

Consul General of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Istanbul, Amirsaid Agzamhodcaev Visited Marmara Group Foundation

Saturday, June 18, 2021 - Read : 1579

Amirsaid Agzamhodcaev, Consul General of the Republic of Uzbekistan in Istanbul, visited Dr. Akkan Suver and exchanged views on the participation of Uzbekistan to the 24th Eurasian Economic Summit.

Respect to Süleyman Demirel

Thursday, June 17, 2021 - Read : 1039

We commemorate our 9th President, Süleyman Demirel, who made great contributions to the establishment of the Marmara Group Foundation and is known as the father of Turkish politics, with respect, gratitude, and mercy on the 6th anniversary of his passing. Süleyman Demirel, who made significant contributions to the development process of the Marmara Group Foundation and left deep traces in the history of Turkish democracy, is among the important names of our political history as a statesman and politician. The late Süleyman Demirel is always fondly remembered by our nation as the father of Turkish politics, with the duties he assumed, the services he performed, and his role in politics. On the 6th anniversary of his death, we once again commemorate our late President Süleyman Demirel with respect, gratitude, and mercy as the Marmara Group Foundation.