British Minister Lord Green and Finance Minister Şimşek Meet at BAU

Bahçeşehir University hosted an important event today. The forum, organized in partnership with the Foreign Economic Relations Board (DEİK) and leading UK business organizations, was followed with interest by academics, students and members of the press. The Turkish-British Business Forum was attended by Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek, UK Minister of State for Trade and Investment Lord Stephen Green and Suzan Sabancı Dinçer, a board member of the Turkish-British Business Council.

In his opening speech, Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek said: "Our growing young population is a serious challenge for us. As Türkiye rebalances itself, I believe you will all make very important contributions to this. We are cleaning up our house for those who will invest." Şimşek concluded his remarks by saying: "We are on our way to making Istanbul a regional financial center. Together we can achieve the best. Turkish and British businesspeople are the real actors in this."
 

"TÜRKİYE IS THE FIRST PLACE TO GO"
 

UK Minister of State for Trade and Investment Lord Stephen Green expressed his feelings as follows: "I am following the exciting developments in Türkiye. As two countries, we have common ground. I think we need to make mutual investments. Türkiye is a showcase not only in business but also in culture. It is the first place to go."

Speaking at the opening on behalf of the business community, Suzan Sabancı Dinçer said: " Türkiye is a strong wind. The world will form an opinion about the new Türkiye in every respect. Türkiye and the UK are taking on important roles in shared prosperity. We believe that trade relations between the two countries will become even better by raising awareness of business opportunities."

Following Ahmet Cüneyt Selçuk's presentation titled "Türkiye's Investment Environment," a panel moderated by John Cridland was held on"Türkiye's Role in the Key Business Organizations Bringing Türkiye and the UK Together." Şerif Egeli, Harvey Marshall, Melvin Cottrell, Enver Güney and Burhan Özdemir, among the leading figures of the business communities of both countries, took part in the panel as speakers.