This is a time when the entire world is being transformed. Europe and Asia have never been as linked in terms of infrastructure, economy and energy as they are today. However, Europe and Asia have never been as alienated in terms of culture and civilization as they are today, including the rise of xenophobia and fear of diversity, said President Gjorge Ivanov at the opening of the 20^th Eurasian Economic Summit, held April 5­6 in Istanbul. The event, organised by the Marmara Group Strategic and Social Research Foundation, brings together current and former heads of state and government, ministers, politicians, representatives from NGOs and business community of about 40 countries. This year's summit is held under slogan ‘Humanity at a Crossroads’, including discussions on the challenges facing the European Union.  

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