Visit to Ambassador Ilkhom Khaydarov of Uzbekistan

Dr. Akkan Suver, President of the Marmara Group Foundation, and Secretary General Sezgin Bilgiç, accompanied by Muhammed Tarık, paid a working visit to Ilkhom Khaydarov, Ambassador of Uzbekistan in Ankara. During the meeting, Dr. Suver and Mr. Bilgiç introduced the Marmara Group Foundation and the Eurasian Economic Summits, emphasizing the great importance they attach to Uzbekistan’s participation in next year’s 29th Eurasian Economic Summit. Counsellor Odil Gaffarov and Interpreter Abdumalik Toyçibaev from the Embassy of Uzbekistan were also present at the meeting.

Rav David Sivi Assumes Office

A “Ceremony of Installation” was held on the occasion of Rav David Sivi becoming the 4th Chief Rabbi of the Republic of Türkiye. At the ceremony, which took place at the Neve Shalom Synagogue in Istanbul, the Marmara Group Foundation was represented by Executive Council Member Ferit Sağ, who attended together with his spouse, Kristin Sağ.

Visit to Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Musa Kulaklıkaya

Dr. Akkan Suver, President of the Marmara Group Foundation, and Secretary General Sezgin Bilgiç paid a working visit to Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Musa Kulaklıkaya. During the visit, a briefing was presented regarding the 29th Eurasian Economic Summit, which will be held in Istanbul on May 11–13, 2026. Muhammed Tarık was also present at the meeting.

Visit to Vuk Rakocevic

President of the Marmara Group Foundation and Honorary Consul of Montenegro in Balıkesir, Dr. Akkan Suver, together with Secretary General Sezgin Bilgiç, paid a working visit to the Chargé d’Affaires of Montenegro in Ankara, Vuk Rakocevic, within the framework of the promotional meetings for the 29th Eurasian Economic Summit. During the visit, Dr. Suver and Secretary General Bilgiç provided Mr. Rakocevic with detailed information about the Marmara Group Foundation and the Eurasian Economic Summits. Dr. Suver and Mr. Bilgiç emphasized the importance they attach to Montenegro’s participation in the Summit and expressed their expectation for Montenegro’s high-level representation at next year’s 29th Eurasian Economic Summit.

Rumeli Opinion Leaders Held Their December Meeting

The December meeting of the Rumeli Opinion Leaders was held with a focus on planning the activities for 2026. During the meeting, it was emphasized and decided that each monthly gathering should host an important guest from the Balkans and that the meetings should continue with broad participation. At the meeting, Dr. Akkan Suver, Müjgan Suver, and Ümran Köksüz from the Marmara Group Foundation were also present.