The Tashkent meeting covered Turkmen cultural heritage promotion, the country's permanent neutrality status and the distinction between investment frameworks and service-based cooperation in bilateral trade.
This interview is conducted by Muhammadillo Shermatov with Sherzod Abdunazarov, Consul General of the Republic of Uzbekistan in Istanbul. Drawing on his knowledge of Uzbekistan’s foreign policy, diplomatic protocol, and strategic vision, Abdunazarov shared his insights and professional experience, offering valuable guidance for the development of the Business Diplomat initiative and the promotion of diplomatic culture in the business world.
Technology has made diplomacy faster, but trust still takes patience, cultural awareness and the ability to listen. Elene Metreveli says digital diplomacy needs traditional values adapted to new tools, not entirely new rules. Interviewed by: Olha Pashchenko Interviewee: Elene Metreveli, European Parliament (EPP Group)
The way diplomats communicate is changing, but respect, professionalism and mutual understanding remain the same, says Elene Metreveli. In online negotiations, even the tone of an email or the speed of a reply can shape a relationship. Interviewed by: Olha Pashchenko Interviewee: Elene Metreveli, European Parliament (EPP Group)
International opportunities should not depend on money or personal connections, says Elene Metreveli, pointing to paid traineeships, professional exchanges and partnerships between universities, businesses and public institutions. Interviewed by: Olha Pashchenko Interviewee: Elene Metreveli, European Parliament (EPP Group)
Public support for young people’s international experience must be purposeful, Elene Metreveli says: it should help individuals succeed independently, contribute to their communities and create opportunities for others. Interviewed by: Olha Pashchenko Interviewee: Elene Metreveli, European Parliament (EPP Group)
Elene Metreveli argues that young people’s international experience is not an expense but a public investment, building the ability to understand other societies, work across backgrounds and see beyond the national perspective. Interviewed by: Olha Pashchenko Interviewee: Elene Metreveli, European Parliament
This interview is conducted by Muhammadillo Shermatov with Sherzod Abdunazarov, Consul General of the Republic of Uzbekistan in Istanbul. Drawing on his knowledge of Uzbekistan’s foreign policy, diplomatic protocol, and strategic vision, Abdunazarov shared his insights and professional experience, offering valuable guidance for the development of the Business Diplomat initiative and the promotion of diplomatic culture in the business world.
This interview features Prof. Dr. Ragıp Kutay Karaca, a scholar, political historian, and international relations specialist with a military background, recognized for his research on political history, Turkish foreign policy, international security, and Sino-Turkish relations
This interview features Prof. Dr. Ragıp Kutay Karaca, a scholar, political historian, and international relations specialist with a military background, recognized for his research on political history, Turkish foreign policy, international security, and Sino-Turkish relations
This interview features Prof. Dr. Ragıp Kutay Karaca, a scholar, political historian, and international relations specialist with a military background, recognized for his research on political history, Turkish foreign policy, international security, and Sino-Turkish relations
This interview features Prof. Dr. Ragıp Kutay Karaca, a scholar, political historian, and international relations specialist with a military background, recognized for his research on political history, Turkish foreign policy, international security, and Sino-Turkish relations
This interview features Prof. Dr. Ragıp Kutay Karaca, a scholar, political historian, and international relations specialist with a military background, recognized for his research on political history, Turkish foreign policy, international security, and Sino-Turkish relations
Derya Soysal interviewed His Excellency Sayasat Nurbek, Minister of Education of Kazakhstan, during the week of Digital Bridge 2026, hosted by Kazakhstan. The interview focused on artificial intelligence, education, Kazakhstan’s AI strategy, international university partnerships, and the future of higher education in Central Asia.
This interview is conducted with Prof. Dr. Mehmet Emin Erendor, an academic specializing in international relations, international law, and security studies, whose research focuses on cybersecurity, terrorism, the Turkic world, and international organizations.
This interview is conducted with Yahya Ebnou, an official representing the Republic of Türkiye in the State of Qatar, whose diplomatic experience and work have contributed to the development of bilateral relations between the two countries. Actively involved not only in Türkiye–Qatar bilateral relations but also in cultural and institutional cooperation, Ebnou brings valuable field experience and an international perspective to the evolving relationship between the two countries. In this interview, he shares his insights with Business Diplomat on the multifaceted dimensions of Türkiye–Qatar relations.
This interview is conducted with Yahya Ebnou, an official representing the Republic of Türkiye in the State of Qatar, whose diplomatic experience and work have contributed to the development of bilateral relations between the two countries. Actively involved not only in Türkiye–Qatar bilateral relations but also in cultural and institutional cooperation, Ebnou brings valuable field experience and an international perspective to the evolving relationship between the two countries. In this interview, he shares his insights with Business Diplomat on the multifaceted dimensions of Türkiye–Qatar relations.
This interview is conducted with Yahya Ebnou, an official representing the Republic of Türkiye in the State of Qatar, whose diplomatic experience and work have contributed to the development of bilateral relations between the two countries. Actively involved not only in Türkiye–Qatar bilateral relations but also in cultural and institutional cooperation, Ebnou brings valuable field experience and an international perspective to the evolving relationship between the two countries. In this interview, he shares his insights with Business Diplomat on the multifaceted dimensions of Türkiye–Qatar relations.
This interview was conducted with Yahya Ebnou, an official representing the Republic of Türkiye in the State of Qatar, whose diplomatic experience and work have contributed to the development of bilateral relations between the two countries. Actively involved not only in Türkiye–Qatar bilateral relations but also in cultural and institutional cooperation, Ebnou brings valuable field experience and an international perspective to the evolving relationship between the two countries. In this interview, he shares his insights with Business Diplomat on the multifaceted dimensions of Türkiye–Qatar relations.
An executive editorial photo representing international business diplomacy. A diverse group of professional business executives and public officials in formal business attire sitting around an elegant wooden boardroom table during a high-level meeting. Large floor-to-ceiling windows behind them show a modern city skyline. On the table are sleek notebooks, pens, glasses of water, and document folders with the text "Business Diplomat" written cleanly on them. All other name cards, signs, and paper documents on the table are completely plain with no names or text. Professional, sophisticated lighting, high-detail editorial photography.
This interview is conducted with **Prof. Dr. Birol Mercan**, Professor of Economics at the Department of Economics, Faculty of Political Science, Necmettin Erbakan University, who is among Turkey’s forward-looking academics engaged in international work with young people. Prof. Dr. Mercan conducts academic research in areas including economic theory, regional economics, industrial economics, competition, innovation, social capital, and economic growth. In addition to his academic work, he places particular importance on providing young people with international experience and developing academic cooperation with different countries.
This interview is conducted with Prof. Dr. Birol Mercan, Professor of Economics at the Department of Economics, Faculty of Political Science, Necmettin Erbakan University, who is among Turkey’s forward-looking academics engaged in international work with young people. Prof. Dr. Mercan conducts academic research in areas including economic theory, regional economics, industrial economics, competition, innovation, social capital, and economic growth. In addition to his academic work, he places particular importance on providing young people with international experience and developing academic cooperation with different countries.
This interview is conducted with Prof. Dr. Birol Mercan, Professor of Economics at the Department of Economics, Faculty of Political Science, Necmettin Erbakan University, who is among Turkey’s forward-looking academics engaged in international work with young people. Prof. Dr. Mercan conducts academic research in areas including economic theory, regional economics, industrial economics, competition, innovation, social capital, and economic growth. In addition to his academic work, he places particular importance on providing young people with international experience and developing academic cooperation with different countries.
This interview is conducted with Prof. Dr. Birol Mercan, Professor of Economics at the Department of Economics, Faculty of Political Science, Necmettin Erbakan University, who is among Turkey’s forward-looking academics engaged in international work with young people. Prof. Dr. Mercan conducts academic research in areas including economic theory, regional economics, industrial economics, competition, innovation, social capital, and economic growth. In addition to his academic work, he places particular importance on providing young people with international experience and developing academic cooperation with different countries.
