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.