Timeline

It all began in 2009, after FADUS SPECIAL EVENT co-organized  TAGISTANBUL, a huge Art & Tech event, unique in Europe where Istanbul was a real canvas and which brought together, some of the greatest Turkish painters, photographers and dancers.

In 2010, FADUS SPECIAL EVENTS  won the international contest for the Opening of the biggest mall in Europe : Forum Istanbul. João Pestana Dias, as FADUS SPECIAL EVENT Ceo, was then invited to lunch at the Embassy with Ambassador of Türkiye H.E. Kaya Türkmen.

João Pestana Dias introduced the city of KARSIYAKA to be the twin city of Cascais. All happened during the Twinning City Ceremony that took place in Cascais and had the responsibility of the Municipality of Cascais.

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João Pestana Dias asked an audience to the Embassy of Türkiye in Lisbon. He introduced the Mayor of KARSIYAKA, Cevat DURAK and the city ​​councilor of Cascais, Dr. Alexandre Faria, to Ambassador of Türkiye H.E. Ali Kaya Savut.

João Pestana Dias visits an Art exhibition at the Turkish Embassy by invitation of the Ambassador of Türkiye H.E. Ebru Barutçu Gökdenizler.

João Pestana Dias, President of the Portugal Turkey Network, at the Turkish Embassy in Lisbon with Her Excellency Ebru Barutçu Gökdenizler, Ambassador of Türkiye to Portugal, for the signing of the Portugal–Türkiye Cooperation Treaty.

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João Pestana Dias, President of “THE TRADE CONNECTION” PORTUGUESE – TURKISH NETWORK was invited to visit a Turkish War Ship.

Ambassador of Türkiye H.E. Ebru Barutçu Gökdenizler is the guest speaker at the American Club of Lisbon at Sheraton.

João Pestana Dias with Robert Yüksel Yıldırım, Owner, Chairman and CEO of the Yıldırım Group. In 2015/2016 the Turkish Yıldırım Group, through Yilport, acquired 100% of TERTIR, the Portuguese port operations and logistics company, from Mota-Engil and Novo Banco. In Portugal the deal gave it control of the concessions and companies operating the terminals in Lisbon (Liscont and Sotagus), Leixões (TCL), Aveiro (two Socarpor concessions), Setúbal (Sadoport and Tersado) and Figueira da Foz (Liscont's operation).

Robert Yüksel Yıldırım, Yilport

CELEBRATION of the 93th anniversary of the Turkish Republic. The Turkish Portuguese Network – TTC was present.

THE TRADE CONNECTION” PORTUGUESE – TURKISH NETWORK received Fikret Orman the Presidente of Beşiktaş. The Turkish Football club, played the Champions League match at Estádio da Luz against Benfica. João Pestana Dias had the opportunity to held a dinner with Besiktas President and closer delegation, at Furnas do Guincho restaurant in Cascais.

On the 10th April 2017 THE TRADE CONNECTION” PORTUGUESE – TURKISH NETWORK held a welcoming lunch in honor of new Ambassador of Türkiye H.E. Mehmet Hasan Gogus. As a key note speaker H.E. Mehmet Hasan Gogus, addressed the theme : PORTUGAL AND TURKEY, AS STRATEGIC AND GLOBAL BUSINESS PARTNERS.

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João Pestana Dias, President of the Portugal Turkey Network, at the Turkish Embassy in Lisbon with His Excellency Mehmet Hasan Göğüş, Ambassador of Türkiye to Portugal.

João Pestana Dias the President of THE TRADE CONNECTION” PORTUGUESE – TURKISH NETWORK received the new Ambassador of Türkiye H.E. Mehmet Hasan Gogus, as a member of the American Club of Lisbon.

THE TRADE CONNECTION” PORTUGUESE – TURKISH NETWORK received DEIK BUSINESS DIPLOMACY at a Cocktail held at LX FACTORY with the presence of the head of Portuguese AICEP Mrs Celeste Mota.

THE TRADE CONNECTION” PORTUGUESE – TURKISH NETWORK meets with Ms. Yasemen Korukcu, Principal Adviser of INVEST IN TURKEY AGENCY

THE TRADE CONNECTION” PORTUGUESE – TURKISH NETWORK    JULY 15  COUP ATTEMPTE IN TURKEY AND PEOPLE’S VICTORY – Event at the Embassy of Türkiye.

CELEBRATION of the 94th anniversary of the Turkish Republic. The Turkish Portuguese Network – TTC was present.

Türkiye wants to attract 30 billion foreign investment. The country wants to diversify the mix of investors and Portuguese companies are interested in business opportunities.

Official Opening of Ahu Serter’s Casa del Arte-Lisbon.

THE TRADE CONNECTION- Portuguese Turkish Network was invited for the BUSINESS FORUM PORTUGAL TURKEY with the presence of both Ministers of Foreigner Affairs.

THE TRADE CONNECTION – PORTUGUESE – TURKISH NETWORK begin negotiations with Mr. Tansel TUGAL as Latam Coordinator representing ENKA & YILDIRIM HOLDING A.S.

João Pestana Dias the President of THE TRADE CONNECTION” PORTUGUESE – TURKISH NETWORK at Monte Carlo ( Monaco ) with Ambassador of Portugal in Türkiye H.E. Paula at the MONACO “Better World” Forum.

CELEBRATION of the 95th anniversary of the Turkish Republic. The Turkish Portuguese Network – TTC was present.

Ambassador of Türkiye H.E.Lale Ülker was the guest speaker at a lunch organized by “The Trade Connection – Portuguese and Turkish Network” (Portuguese Cooperation Association between Portugal and Türkiye) which aims to develop economic and trade relations between Portugal and Türkiye. Over lunch, the Ambassador spoke about Turkish economic progress and investment opportunities in Türkiye.

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THE TRADE CONNECTION- Portuguese Turkish Network  meets Bora YILMAZKURT from DS Damat.

THE TRADE CONNECTION received the EGIAD and his President Mr. Mustafa ASALAN.

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TURKEY AND PORTUGAL TOGETHER FOR CULTURE. 25 June and 25 July 2019. It was a unique event that took place at Casa dell Arte Lisbon. Turkish Painter Meray Akmut made her debut in our country with a superlative exhibition of Art in its pure state. The Casa dell’Arte Gallery in Lisbon was the host of the exhibition “Colo de Mãe” of Turkish painting Meray Akmut . The artist explores the similarities between Türkiye and Portugal, where she addresses the importance of women’s work in both cultures and the problem between tradition and progress. The tiles, present in both cultures, are an artistic detail that acts as a “bridge” between the two countries that are at the opposite end of Europe. An unmissable exhibition of superlative artistic elevation.

THE TRADE CONNECTION received the Chamber of Commerce of Ankara / Ankara Ticaret Odasi and his President Mr. Gursel BARAN.

“THE TRADE CONNECTION” PORTUGUESE TURKISH NETWORK, congratulates the Republic of Türkiye on its 96th Anniversary. The celebration took place at the Turkish Embassy in Lisbon. A full house anniversary, attended by most of the Diplomatic Corps accredited in Portugal, civil and military authorities. In the photo TRADE CONNECTION represented by its CEO and Coo (João Pestana Dias and Abílio Silva) with Luis Castro Almeida (chief executive of BBVA Portugal), Andreia Madeira (Corporate Communication BBVA Portugal and Spain), Mrs. Ambassador of India, Nandini Singla , Mrs. Ambassador of Türkiye, Lale Ulker, the host of this reception.

João Pestana Dias meets Gokhan YILDIZ. Member of the Board and Deputy General Manager of DAP YAPI

THE TRADE CONNECTION” PORTUGUESE – TURKISH NETWORK by his President and Vice President meet the new Comercial Adviser of the Ministry of Trade of the Republic of Türkiye, Ms Gulsum AKTAS

THE TRADE CONNECTION” PORTUGUESE – TURKISH NETWORK, was invited for the 1st ECONOMIC FORUM BEIRAS, with the presence of the Presidents of the Chambers of Commerce of Portugal- Brasil. Portugal-France and representing the Portuguese Government, Mrs Berta Nunes, the Secretary of State of the Portuguese Communities.

João Pestana Dias the President of the Portugal Turkey Network with Comendador Nazim Ahmad, businessman and diplomatic representative of the Ismaili Imamat to the Portuguese Republic, responsible for the Imamat’s relations with Portugal and other Portuguese-speaking countries.

João Pestana Dias, President of The Trade Connection – Portuguese Turkish Network, was invited aboard the Turkish Navy frigate TCG Oruçreis (F245)

João Pestana Dias, President of the Portugal Turkey Network, at the Turkish Embassy in Lisbon with His Excellency Haldun Koç, Ambassador of Türkiye to Portugal, on the occasion of Türkiye’s National Day.

João Pestana Dias, President of The Trade Connection – Portuguese Turkish Network, was invited to speak at the Funchal Municipal Assembly in Madeira as part of the International Economic Forum.

João Pestana Dias, President of The Trade Connection – Portuguese Turkish Network, with Dr Luís Castro e Almeida, Chairman of BBVA in Portugal. BBVA is the majority shareholder of Garanti BBVA, Türkiye’s second-largest private bank.