Türkiye seeks deeper trade, investment ties with NATO allies

Türkiye is seeking to strengthen cooperation with NATO allies as Ankara hosts the 36th NATO Leaders Summit, Turkish Trade Minister Omer Bolat has said after welcoming leaders from Czechia, Croatia, Albania, Romania and Lithuania.

Bolat said on Tuesday he welcomed the Czech prime minister, who visited Türkiye as part of the summit hosted by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara.

“We continue our strong will to increase the trade volume between Türkiye and Czechia and to further advance our economic cooperation, especially in investment, industry, technology and defence industry, on the basis of mutual benefit,” Bolat said on Turkish social media platform NSosyal.

He added that Türkiye, with its strong economy, strategic location and active trade diplomacy, will continue to contribute to developing cooperation among allies.

In a separate statement, Bolat said he also welcomed the Croatian president, who is visiting Türkiye for the NATO summit.

Bolat said Türkiye and Croatia continue to advance their relations based on shared will and mutual trust, with new opportunities for cooperation.

He later said he welcomed the Albanian prime minister, who visited Türkiye on the occasion of the summit, and saw him off to the leaders’ meeting at the Presidential Complex.

Bolat said Türkiye and Albania aim to elevate their economic relations to higher levels through new projects and mutual investments.