Caspian Forum – Ciragan Palace, Istanbul Turkey – Where the Leaders Met

After a 24 hours of travel I arrived in Istanbul Turkey.  I was pleased to find quick transportation to one of the premier locations in the region, the “Ciragan Palace, Kempinski to attend the Caspian Forum 2013.  A quick shower, dawned a suit and down to meet my sponsors that invited me.  David Zarebinski and Ziya Gaziyev of DZG Group “Berlin”.  Mr. Zarebinski and Mr. Gaziyev were shaking hands and walking me right into the center of much commerce, discussion and opportunity.

I was fortunate to be present and honored to meet many ministers, politicians, parliament members, advocates and business representatives in this unique European / Asian Region of the World.  We are seeking business opportunities in Turkey, Azerbaijan, and in the surrounding region.

The Caspian Forum is a platform that explores the economic, political, and strategic potential of the Caspian Region, while defining areas of collaboration and partnership with the spirit of the win-win principle. The Forum brings influential voices of the academic, business and policy world together to lay foundations for a prosperous, secure and democratic region. It enhances opportunities for positive neighborly relations, facilitates mechanisms for regional integration and encourages constructive international involvement. It aims to create a space for multilateral cooperation and to avoid geopolitical rivalry. The Forum is a unique setting to promote a shared vision on the issues of security, economy and energy of the Broader Caspian Region. The Forum designs its agenda with a priority of developing a comprehensive approach in addressing outstanding problems of the region.

Mr. Ziya Gaziyev – Mr. Eric J Spirtas – Mr. David Zarebinski

(From 2L to right) SOFAZ CEO Movsumov, Turkish Customs and Trade Minister Yazıcı, the Chairman of EWE Turkey Holding’s Board of Directors. Schoeber, Prof Alkin and Kvatchantiradze attend a session at the CaspianForum.

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