The President of Albania, H.E. Mr Bujar Nishani, awarded the President of the Marmara Group Foundation, Dr. Akkan Suver, a longstanding strategic partner of the Vienna Economic Forum, with a “Special Merit Medal” for his contribution to peace and international understanding in the Balkans through his work with the Eurasian Economic Summits. During the medal ceremony, President Nishani stated that Dr. Akkan Suver is well aware of peace, stability and coexistence in the Balkans with a non-government organization that he is leading with great success. In his speech, Dr. Akkan Suver said; “I accept this medal as a medal given to all non-governmental organizations of the great Turkish nation.”
(MARMARA GROUP STRATEGIC AND SOCIAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION)
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