Myratgeldi Seyitmammedov bid farewell

Saturday, July 28, 2023 - Read : 359

Myratgeldi Seyitmammedov, who represented Turkmenistan with great success as first a consul and later as Consul General in Istanbul for many years, has been appointed to the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Qatar. On the occasion of his departure from Istanbul, Ambassador Myratgeldi Seyitmammedov hosted a farewell dinner for his close friends. Attending the dinner were Lira Sydykova, Consul General of Kyrgyzstan in Istanbul, Nermine Mustafayeva, Consul General of Azerbaijan in Istanbul, Nuriddin Amankul, Consul General of Kazakhstan in Istanbul, Zohir Mirzozoda, Consul General of Tajikistan in Istanbul, Aleksei Shved, Consul General of Belarus in Istanbul, and representatives from Marmara Group Foundation including Dr. Akkan Suver, Oğuzhan Ceylan, and Mustafa Ergin. Following the dinner, the Marmara Group Foundation expressed their gratitude to Ambassador Myratgeldi Seyitmammedov for his strong commitment to civil society during his time in Istanbul, presenting him with a Commemorative Plaque.

Visit to Attila Pinter

Thursday, July 27, 2023 - Read : 319

Dr. Akkan Suver paid a courtesy visit to the Consul General of Hungary in Istanbul, Attila Pinter. During the visit, Dr. Akkan Suver provided information about the 27th Eurasian Economic Summit, which is scheduled to be held on 21-22 February 2024.

The Peace and Freedom Day of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus TRNC was celebrated

Thursday, July 20, 2023 - Read : 545

In 1955, the Greek Cypriots formed the EOKA terrorist organization under the name of ENOSIS to implement the concept of Hellenistic expansion and annexation of Cyprus to Greece. EOKA carried out massacres against the Turkish Cypriots, attempting to eliminate their presence on the island by exerting pressure and oppression. The possibility of coexistence between the Turkish and Greek sides disappeared. International negotiations under the guarantee of Turkey, Greece, and the United Kingdom began on the island but did not yield results. Eventually, the pro-ENOSIS Greeks staged a coup on July 15, 1974, against President Makarios' government. Turkey used its guarantor power to protect the existence and political rights of the Turkish community on the island. On July 20, 1974, the Turkish Army launched the Cyprus Peace Operation to prevent the genocide of the Turkish people and the annexation of Cyprus to Greece. On this significant day, the Consul General of the TRNC in Istanbul, Seniha Birand, hosted a reception. Along with the civil and military authorities in Istanbul, Engin Köklüçınar and Prof. Dr. Uğur Özgöker also attended the reception on behalf of the Marmara Group Foundation.

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

Monday, July 17, 2023 - Read : 454

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 : 485

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 : 528

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 : 415

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 : 419

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 : 452

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 : 481

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.