Monday, 5 October 2009Spain presented an order of merit to Turkish businesswoman Guler Sabanci on Monday over her contributions to Turkish-Spanish relations.
Spain's Deputy Prime Minister Elena Salgado honored Sabanci Holding Executive Board Chairperson Guler Sabanci with the Spanish Order of Civil Merit, "Encomienda de Numero" in a ceremony organized in the name of King Juan Carlos I of Spain.
Salgado, speaking at the ceremony at Spanish Embassy, said Spain appreciated and wanted to honor Guler Sabanci's talent, power and high success.
Salgado said Spain advocated Turkey's full membership bid to EU, noting that Turkey was among the first ten markets for Spain having priority in investment and trade areas.
Sabanci said it was an honor for her to get such a meaningful award.
In an earlier statement, Spanish Embassy said Guler Sabanci has displayed remarkable efforts to promote the Turkish culture in Spain and to introduce Spain's culture to Turkish people.
The statement pointed to Sabanci Museum's hosting the paintings of Spanish painter Salvador Dali and Sabanci's introducing the Ottoman calligraphy art in Spain. |
Monday, 5 October 2009
ISTANBUL (A.A)
|
|
