Investment Office President A. Burak Dağlıoğlu delivered a keynote address at the GreenTech business mission welcome reception hosted by the US Chamber of Commerce in Istanbul. This event marked the beginning of the US Business Delegation's week-long visit to Türkiye, aimed at exploring and strengthening business ties between the two countries.
In his speech, Dağlıoğlu emphasized Türkiye's recently announced Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Strategy for 2024-2028. He highlighted how the strategy is designed to align with global FDI trends, focusing on both qualitative and quantitative improvements across several key areas.
Dağlıoğlu outlined the main pillars of the FDI strategy, including fostering a competitive investment environment, supporting green and digital transformations, and enhancing Türkiye's role in global value chains. He underscored the country's commitment to creating a business-friendly regulatory framework, simplifying bureaucratic procedures, and providing world-class incentives to attract FDI, particularly in knowledge-intensive sectors and research-driven projects.
Regarding Türkiye's green transformation efforts, Dağlıoğlu detailed several initiatives aimed at promoting renewable energy and sustainability, including the development of Renewable Energy Resource Areas (YEKA) and green hydrogen projects. He also emphasized Türkiye's pivotal role in the global green transition and its focus on sustainability and green financing.
In concluding his remarks, Dağlıoğlu invited US businesses to take advantage of the numerous opportunities available in Türkiye, particularly in sectors such as renewable energy, advanced technology, and healthcare. He emphasized that Türkiye serves as a gateway to Europe, the Middle East, and beyond, and reaffirmed the strong partnership between Türkiye and the U.S., highlighting the potential for further growth and collaboration in the coming years.