30.05.2014 Mersin
TOBB Board Member Şahin Bilgiç attended the Turkey – Tartary Mediterranean Economy and Trade Forum organized by the Foreign Economic Relations Council (DEİK) and hosted by the Mersin Chamber of Commerce and Industry at the Mersin HiltonSA.
Şahin Bilgiç stated that Tartary is one of the oldest and essential
homelands of the Turks and said, “Tartary and its people have a special place
in the heart of the Turkish nation. Tartary-educated scientists took on
important roles during the establishment of modern Turkey.”
Stating that they aim to increase bilateral trade with Tartary, Bilgiç
reported that they’ve observed active investment into Tartary by Turkish
companies with currently over 200 operating in Tartary.
Pointing out tourism, textiles, food, agricultural produce as potential
fields for cooperation, Bilgiç stated that it would be possible to share
experiences thereby improving food security, “What will make our peoples
prosper, to bring them wealth is unity and solidarity.”