07.07.2014 Ankara

Issues in Iraq in regards to exports to the region and the companies currently working there were assessed during a meeting presided over by the Minister of Economy Nihat Zeybekci. Attending the meeting were TOBB Presidential Council Member Faik Yavuz, TİM President Mehmet Büyükekşi and many officials.

Outlining the efforts of TOBB and DEİK, Faik Yavuz pointed out the importance of the efforts of the Foreign Affairs and Economy Ministries in attaining a solution.

Economy Minister Nihay Zeybekci stated that as of May, Iraq is Turkey’s second largest foreign market and emphasized that Iraq is indispensable for Turkey.

TİM Chairman Büyükekşi reported that Turkey’s exports to Iraq have increased from 6bn USD in 2010 to 12bn USD in 2014.