The current period is very important, as several programmes and policies regarding the wider Black Sea Region are under way or being developed, including territorial Cooperation Programmes and Calls for maritime projects aiming to foster the development of the Blue Economy in the Black Sea.

The General Assembly will place special emphasis on these European programmes and policies. Through its meetings we aim to achieve a reinforced relationship between the CPMR/BBSC Members, Secretariat and other stakeholders, as well as a more active involvement of our Members in projects and policies that cope with regional and local needs in an innovative way.

This is a fundamental moment for BBSC Members and observer Regions alike, as meetings of the BBSC Working Groups on Tourism and Business Cooperation are scheduled within the framework of our BBSC General Assembly, offering an excellent opportunity to exchange best practices.

The Meeting will be kindly hosted by the Permanent International Secretariat of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation Organization at its prestigious headquarters in Emirgan, Istanbul.

Please note that the Draft Agenda (attached), as well as practical and logistical information, is now available on the CPMR website, along with online registration. Please click on the following link to access these documents and to register for our General Assembly: Registration and Practical Information.

For any further logistical information, please contact Ms Lejla Becirovic ().

For programme updates, please contact Mr Stavros Kalognomos ().

We look forward to welcoming you to Istanbul, and working together to reinforce regional activity in the wider Black Sea region.

Yours sincerely,

Eleni MARIANOU                                                             Mircea STOIAN

Secretary General of the CPMR                                 BBSC President, Tulcea County Councillor