Participating in and addressing today the General Assembly of BSEC-URTA( Union of Road Transporters Associations from Black Sea Region).Heartfelt congratulations to the Union on its 25th Anniversary and highest appreciation for the fruitful cooperation between BSEC and BSEC-URTA.

Addressing the Leaders Summit today at the COP 17 on Biodiversity( 16-31 Oct 2026, Yerevan 🇦🇲). Highlighted the importance of regional cooperation and the efforts of BSEC aimed at facing environment&climate challenges and protecting biodiversity in the Black Sea region.

Very pleased with the courtesy visit of Mr Zamin Mamad oglu Aliyev, new Consul General in Istanbul&Permanent Representative of 🇦🇿 to BSEC. Wished him full success in his important mission. Expressed high appreciation for the active 🇦🇿contribution and support to BSEC.

Very pleased to welcome Mr. Vladimir Sacagiu, the new Consul General of the Repubic of Moldova in Istanbul, on a courtesy visit to BSEC Premises. Wished full success to 🇲🇩BSEC Chirmanship in Office in the first half of 2027.

Good exchange yesterday with Mehmet Uylukçu, Secretary General of BSEC -URTA and his team in the perspective of the General Assembly of his Organization and its 25th Anniversary (Istanbul, 24 Oct 2026).

35th edition of the Economic Forum(Karpacz- Poland, 8-10 Sept 2026):Speaking in the session on the “Importance of Southeastern Europe to the Continent’s Economy”, about the role of regional cooperation, with focus on BSEC.

Participating in the Georgia International Maritime Forum( GIMF - Batumi, 7-8 Sept) as panelist on “International Cooperation in Maritime Governance”. Featuring the Black Sea region as connectivity hub & BSEC’s role in promoting cooperation with focus on connectivity.

Very pleased with the visit to BSEC PERMIS of Mr. Daan Huisinga, Consul General of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Istanbul(@DaanHuisinga). A most meaningful exchange on developments in the Black Sea region and BSEC’s role in promoting cooperation there in.

Very pleased to welcome Mr Rza Aliyev, Secretary general of Nizami Ganjavi International Center( NGIC). Good exchange of views on international developments and opportunities for enhanced BSEC PERMIS - NGIC cooperation.

Participating in the Annual Conference of the Romanian Diplomacy(Bucharest 31.08 -01.09, 2026). Very pleased exchanging in the margin there of with Foreign Minister Oana Țoiu on developments in the Black Sea region and Romania’s key role in BSEC.

Very pleased to welcome Mr Heorhii Filatov, new Consul General in Istanbul &Permanent Representative of 🇺🇦 to BSEC, on a courtesy visit to BSEC Premises. Strong readiness mutually expressed for joint efforts towards promoting regional economic cooperation.

Very fruitful talks inAthens(6-8July)in the context of the🇬🇷ChairmanshipinOffice of BSEC during the 2nd half of 2026. Honored to meet HE George Gerapetritis,Foreign Minister,and exchange with him and his team on further enhancing BSEC’s role in regional economic cooperation.

Particularly pleased to participate in and address the Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of BSTDB- Black Sea Trade and Development Bank(Baku 01.07.2026). BSEC-BSTDB interaction is key to enhancing the project oriented dimension of BSEC.

Addressing the 67th PABSEC General Assembly( 30 June, 2026-Memphis Kalaky, 🇬🇪) on the relevance of the parliamentary dimension of cooperation in the Black Sea region and the importance of further enhancing the BSEC-PABSEC interaction.