Turkish Economy Minister Nihat Zeybekci and Finland’s Foreign Trade Minister Lenita Toivakka have signed a Joint Economic and Trade Committee agreement intended to boost bilateral trade and investment.
Speaking at the signing ceremony , Zeybekci said Türkiye plans to make investments worth at least $300 billion over the next decade and urged Finnish companies to increase their investment in Türkiye.
Türkiye has attracted foreign direct investment worth about $140 billion, according to figures provided by the minister during the ceremony. “Overall, Finland’s direct investment in Türkiye is approximately $300 million. We are inviting Finnish investors to Türkiye.” Zeybekci said.
Toivakka said the new agreement is a critical step in boosting cooperation and trade ties between the two countries.
Both Türkiye and Finland recognize that small- and medium-sized enterprises are important elements of the economy. Toivakka noted the importance of cooperation between smaller companies in each country.
