Wednesday November 8, 2017 7:00 PM

 

We have the honour to invite you on Wednesday, 8 November to a conversation with H.E. Faruk Kaymakcı, LSE alumnus and new Ambassador of Turkey to the European Union on the relationship between the EU and Turkey.

The ambassador will share his views on EU-Turkey relations, delve into the historical ties between us, and shed light on the opportunities and challenges ahead. He will also share his thoughts about life as a student at the LSE and how this has impacted his career. The audience will have the opportunity to engage with the ambassador during the Q&A session. The discussion will be held under the Chatham House Rule.

H.E. Faruk Kaymakcı took up the post of Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Republic of Turkey to the European Union earlier this year. A London School of Economics graduate, during his long career he has been served in the Turkish delegation to the EU twice before, from 1999 to 2001 and from 2005 to 2008.

Date and time: Wednesday 8 November. Doors open at 18:30. The discussion will start at 19:00
Venue: Permanent Representation of Turkey to the European Union, Avenue des Arts 36-38, 1000 Bruxelles. Attention: Photo ID is required to enter the premises
Event open to: LSE Alumni only (paying and non-paying)

Event Types: LSE Expert Talk Series