APAM participated to the Bangladeshi Cultural Evening for the celebration Victory of Bangladesh organized by the Embassy of Bangladesh in Ankara on December 11, 2017.

Ambassador Gabriel Sopanda, Romania, Embassy of Romania in Ankara, Turkey
New Zealand, Ambassador Jonathan Curr, Embassy of New Zealand in Ankara, Turkey

APAC News in 2017

The Turkish Center for Asia Pacific Studies, APAM, Turkey, Asya-Pasifik Araştırmaları Merkezi, think tank, Pakistan, Embassy of Pakistan in Ankara

APAM participated to a reception in Ankara to celebrate 72nd Anniversary of the United Nations organized by the UN Country Team in Turkey on October 24, 2017.

The Turkish Center for Asia Pacific Studies, APAM, Turkey, Asya-Pasifik Araştırmaları Merkezi, think tank, Bangladesh, Embassy of Bangladesh in Ankara
Romania, Romanian Armed Forces Day, Embassy of Romania in Ankara, Turkey, Ambassador Gabriel Şopanda

APAM participated to the reception on the occasion of the Romanian Armed Forces Day organized by the Embassy of Romania in Ankara on October 25, 2017.

The Turkish Center for Asia Pacific Studies, APAM, Turkey, Asya-Pasifik Araştırmaları Merkezi, think tank, Bulgaria, Embassy of Bulgaria in Ankara
The Turkish Center for Asia Pacific Studies, APAM, Turkey, Asya-Pasifik Araştırmaları Merkezi, think tank, ASEAN, the ASEAN Ankara Committee
The Turkish Center for Asia Pacific Studies, APAM, Turkey, Asya-Pasifik Araştırmaları Merkezi, think tank, Sri Lanka, Embassy of Sri Lanka in Ankara, Turkey, Ambassador P.M. Amza
Turkey, Colombia, Embassy of Colombia in Ankara, Ambassador Juan Alfredo Pinto

APAM participated to the Hungarian national day reception on the occasion to commemorate the 61st Anniversary of the 1956 Revolution and the War of Independence of 1848-1849 organized by the Embassy of Hungary in Ankara on October 19, 2017.

Germany, Unification, East Germany, West Germany, German Unity Day, Ankara, Turkey, Ambassador Martin Erdmann
Hungary, Turkey, Embassy of Hungary in Ankara, Ambassador Gabor Kiss
India, ITEC day 2017, Turkey, Ankara, Indian Embassy

APAM participated the reception on the occasion of the National Day of the Republic of Bulgaria by the Embassy of Bulgaria in Ankara on March 3, 2017.

APAM participated to the event of "Meet Bangladesh" organized by the Embassy of Bangladesh in Ankara on April 26, 2017.

Taiwan, Kaoshiung, Taipei Economic and Cultural Mission in Ankara, Turkey

APAM participated the celebration on the occasion of the 20th Anniversary of Hong Kong's return to China organized by the Embassy of China in Ankara on June 29, 2017.

APAM participated to the opening ceremony of "The Tatars: The Polish Muslims" exhibition organized by the Embassy of Poland in Turkey and the Muslim Religous Union in Poland on November 29, 2017 at Bilkent University in Ankara.

APAM participated the reception on the occasion of the National Day of the Republic of Georgia by the Embassy of Georgia in Ankara on May 25, 2017.

APAM participated to a reception to celebrate the birthday of the Emperor of Japan, H.M. Akihito by the Embassy of Japan in Ankara on November 29, 2017.

Ambassador Yu Hongyang, The Turkish Center for Asia Pacific Studies, APAM, Turkey, Asya-Pasifik Araştırmaları Merkezi, think tank, Hong Kong, China, Embassy of China in Ankara
Japan, Tohoku, Embassy of Japan, Ankara, Turkey, Ambassador Akio Miyajima

APAM participated the reception on the occasion of the National Day of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan by the Embassy of Pakistan in Ankara on March 23, 2017.

APAM participated the book launch of Ambassador of Colombia to Turkey, Mr. Juan Alfredo Pinto Saavedra for the Turkish edition of his novel at Ankara University on April 26, 2017. 

APAM participated a panel entitled “Turks and Sri Lankans: Through Historical Links to the Future” organized by the Department of International Relations of the Middle East Technical University and the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Ankara on June 19, 2017. After presentation of Prof. Shahul Hameed Hasbullah from the University of Peradeniya on historical overview of interactions between the Turks and  the Sri Lankans, the participants of the panel discussed possible opportunities to develop cooperation between Turkey and Sri Lanka.

Brazil, Turkey, Embassy of Brazil in Ankara, Ambassador Eduardo Gradilone

APAM participated the reception on the occasion of the National Day of the Republic of Italy by Embassy of Italy in Ankara on May 22, 2017.

the Emperor of Japan Akihito, the Embassy of Japan in Ankara, Turkey
The Turkish Center for Asia Pacific Studies, APAM, Turkey, Asya-Pasifik Araştırmaları Merkezi, think tank, Israel, Embassy of Israel in Ankara, Ambassador Eitan Naeh
Israel, Jewish, Sukkot, Embassy of Israel, Ankara, Turkey, Ambassador Eitan Naeh
Embassy of Norway in Ankara, Turkey, Ambassador Vegard Ellefsen
China, People's Republic of China, Ankara, Turkey, Ambassador Yu Hongyang


​​APAM participated the reception on the occasion of the National Day of the Commonwealth of Australia by the Embassy of Australia in Ankara on January 25, 2017.

APAM participated to the opening coctail of "TOHOKU Through the Eyes of Japanese Photographers" exhibition organized by the Embassy of Japan in Ankara on October 11, 2017.

The Turkish Center for Asia Pacific Studies, APAM, Turkey, Asya-Pasifik Araştırmaları Merkezi, think tank, Italy, Embassy of Italy in Ankara

APAM participated to the reception and celebrating event on the occasion of National Day, Armed Foreces Day of Korea and 60th Anniversary of Korea-Turkey Diplomatic Relations by the Embassy of Republic of Korea in Ankara on September 22, 2017.

APAM participated the reception on the occasion of the National Day of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka by the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Ankara on February 6, 2017.

​APAM participated to a housewarming reception organized by Embassy of Norway in Ankara on December 8, 2017.

The Turkish Center for Asia Pacific Studies, APAM, Turkey, Asya-Pasifik Araştırmaları Merkezi, think tank, Poland, Embassy of Poland in Ankara, Turkey, Ambassador Maciej Lang

APAM participated to the reception on the occasion of the National Day of the Republic of Romania by Embassy of Romania in Ankara on December 4, 2017.

The Turkish Center for Asia Pacific Studies, APAM, Turkey, Asya-Pasifik Araştırmaları Merkezi, think tank, India, Embassy of India in Ankara

TURKISH CENTER  for ASIA PACIFIC STUDIES

Ambassador Yu Hongyang, The Turkish Center for Asia Pacific Studies, APAM, Turkey, Asya-Pasifik Araştırmaları Merkezi, think tank, China, Embassy of China in Ankara

APAM participated to the event of  the Traditional Puppet Show by Taiwan Kaoshiung Shadow Theatre organized by the Taipei Economic & Cultural Mission in Ankara on October 25, 2017.

APAM participated a reception to celebrate the Jewish Sukkot festival  hosted by Ambassador of Israel, Mr. Eitan Na'eh at the Embassy residence in Ankara on October 10, 2017. ​

The Turkish Center for Asia Pacific Studies, APAM, Turkey, Asya-Pasifik Araştırmaları Merkezi, think tank, Greece, Embassy of Greece in Ankara
The Turkish Center for Asia Pacific Studies, APAM, Turkey, Asya-Pasifik Araştırmaları Merkezi, think tank, Georgia, Embassy of Georgia in Ankara
Spain, Turkey, Embassy of Spain in Ankara, Ambassador Rafael Mendivil

APAM participated the reception on the occasion of the 72nd Anniversary of the Independence Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam by the Embassy of Vietnam in Ankara on August 16, 2017.

APAM participated to the ASEAN Awareness Week by the ASEAN Ankara Committee to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) as well as celebrate closer ties between ASEAN and Turkey on September 13, 2017. The ASEAN Ankara Committee, which comprises the Embassies of Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.

APAM participated to the event of  the "Kuchipudi" classical dance recital organized by the Embassy of India in Ankara on August 22, 2017.

APAM participated the reception on the occasion the 90th Anniversary of the Founding People's Liberation Army (PLA) of China organized by the Embassy of China in Ankara on July 28, 2017.

APAM participated to a reception to celebrate the 106th Anniversary of the Founding of the Republic of China (Taiwan) by the Taipei Economic & Cultural Mission in Ankara on October 5, 2017.

United Nations, UN Day, Ankara, Turkey, the UN Resident Coordinator Irena Vojackova-Sollorano
South Korea, Turkey, Embassy of Korea in Ankara, Korean War Veterans, M.Fect, Ambassador Cho Yun-soo
Ambassador Rahul Kulshreshth, India, Turkey, Embassy of India in Ankara
The Turkish Center for Asia Pacific Studies, APAM, Turkey, Asya-Pasifik Araştırmaları Merkezi, think tank, Australia, Embassy of Australia in Ankara
Bangladesh, Ankara, Turkey, Ambassador M. Allama Siddiki

APAM participated to the reception on the occasion of the 68th Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China by the Embassy of China in Ankara on September 28, 2017.

APAM participated to the Farewell Party of the New Zealand Ambassador Jonathan Curr orginazed by the Embassy of New Zealand in Ankara on December 1, 2017.

The Turkish Center for Asia Pacific Studies, APAM, Turkey, Asya-Pasifik Araştırmaları Merkezi, think tank, Ukraine, Embassy of Ukraine in Ankara

APAM participated a reception to mark Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) day hosted by Ambassador of India, Mr. Rahul Kulshreshth at the Embassy residence in Ankara on September 20, 2017. The ITEC Programme was instituted in 1964 by a decision of the Indian Cabinet.

APAM participated to the Pahang Tourism Seminar in Ankara organized by the Ministry of Tourism & Culture of Malaysia on October 18, 2017. Mr. Dato' Sri Haji Mohd Sharkar Bin Haji Shamsudin, Pahang State Executive Councillor (EXCO) and Chairman of Pahang Tourism & Culture Board, made a presentation on natural and cultural attaractions at the Pahang State.

The Turkish Center for Asia Pacific Studies, APAM, Turkey, Asya-Pasifik Araştırmaları Merkezi, think tank, Sri Lanka, Embassy of Sri Lanka in Ankara
The Turkish Center for Asia Pacific Studies, APAM, Turkey, Asya-Pasifik Araştırmaları Merkezi, think tank, Japan, Embassy of Japan in Ankara, Turkey, Ambassador Hiroshi Oka

APAM participated to the reception on the occasion of the 26th Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Ukraine by the Embassy of Ukraine in Ankara on September 14, 2017.

United Arab Emirates, UAE Embassy in Ankara, Turkey Ambassador Khalifa Shaheen AlMarar

APAM participated the reception on the Occasion of the 69th Independence Day of the State of Israel by the Embassy of Israel in Ankara on May 16, 2017.

Taiwan, Republic of China, Ankara, Turkey, Yaser T.H. Cheng

APAM participated the reception on the occasion of the National Day of Spain organized by the Embassy of Spain in Ankara on October 13, 2017.

The Turkish Center for Asia Pacific Studies, APAM, Turkey, Asya-Pasifik Araştırmaları Merkezi, think tank, Moldova, Embassy of Moldova in Ankara

APAM participated the reception on the occasion of the National Day of the Republic of Greece by the Embassy of Greece in Ankara on March 28, 2017.

APAM participated to the reception on the occasion of the National Day of Brazil organized by the Embassy of Brazil in Ankara on November 15, 2017.

APAM participated to a piona recital on the occasion of the 25th Anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Croatia and Turkey by the Embassy of Croatia in Ankara on November 17, 2017.

APAM participated to the reception on the occasion of the 26th Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Moldova by the Embassy of Moldova in Ankara on September 13, 2017.

APAM participated the reception on the occasion of the National Day of the Republic of India by the Embassy of India in Ankara on January 26, 2017.

Malaysia, Pahang, Ankara, Turkey

APAM participated the reception on the occasion of the National Day of the Republic of Poland by the Embassy of Poland in Ankara on May 15, 2017.

Poland, Muslim, Tatar, Ankara, Bilkent University, Turkey

Director of APAM Prof.Dr. Selçuk Çolakoğlu participated to the farewell dinner of the  Ambassador of Belgium, Mr. Marc Trenteseau hosted by the Ambassador of Spain, Mr. Rafael Mendívil  at the Residence of Spain in Ankara on July 14, 2017.

Director of APAM Prof.Dr. Selçuk Çolakoğlu paid a courtesy visit to Ambassador Bold Ravdan at the Embassy of Mongolia in Ankara on December 1, 2017.

APAM participated the reception on the occasion of the Japanese Self Defence Forces Day by the Embassy of Japan in Ankara on July 6, 2017.

APAM participated the reception on the occasion of the Independence Day of the United States of America by Embassy of United States in Ankara on July 7, 2017.

APAM participated to the reception on the occasion of the 46th Anniversary of the Independence of the United Arab Emirates by the Embassy of UAE in Ankara on December 1, 2017.

The Turkish Center for Asia Pacific Studies, APAM, Turkey, Vietnam, Embassy of Vietnam in Ankara, Ambassador Pham Anh Tuan
United States, Embassy of United States in Ankara, Turkey, Independence Day, Ambassador John R. Bass

APAM participated to the reception on the occasion of the 27th Anniversary of Unification of Germany by the Embassy of Germany in Ankara on October 6, 2017.