21.02.2014 Ankara
The “Outlook on Turkey’s Economy at the Beginning of 2014, Developments, Expectations and Risks” meeting was held at the TOBB University of Economy and Technology.
Speaking at the
meeting, TOBB Board and Executive Council Member Faik Yavuz stated they are
following the ideas shared here as the Turkish real sector very closely.
Touching on such
issues as developments in regards to the approaching end of abundance in global
liquidity, the current deficit, regionalization, changing balances of power
shaped by energy.
Stating that the
global financial recovery will continue throughout 2014, Yavuz said oil prices
would remain as they were and political tensions would be no higher than they
were.
Touching on the
importance of the EU process as a driving force for stability and growth, Yavuz
stated that more reforms are needed for financial life, for improving political
and social structure, to consolidate successes in regards to democracy and the
rule of law.
Faik Yavuz went on,
“We are prepared to write a new success story in 2014. We must refocus on rapid
growth and increasing our competitive power.”