Istanbul is seen as a potentially pivotal center for relations between Europe and Asia . Istanbul 's economy is proving to be one of the strongest in the European region . CNN chair , Guler Sabanci , warns Asia 's slowdown is `` an important issue '' for Turkey .
Istanbul is seen as a potentially pivotal center for relations between Europe and Asia . Turkey 's economy is proving to be one of the strongest in the European region . Sabanci Group chair , Guler Sabanci , warns Europe 's slowdown is `` an important issue '' for Turkey .