The Institute for European Affairs (INEA) will open a representation office in the western province of Izmir.

INEA's Director of International Organizations Wolfgang Ruhl arrived in Izmir on Thursday to talk about the "North-South Economic Forum" that will take place in Izmir between November 2nd and 4th.

Meeting executives from the Izmir Chamber of Trade, Ruhl said that they wanted a long term relationship with Izmir.

"We want to open an office in Izmir as we plan a long term relationship," Ruhl stressed.

INEA works to develop relations between northern and southern Europe.

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