Turkey and Romania's 20 Billion Dollar Trade Vision

Significant steps are being taken to enhance the trade volume between Turkey and Romania. During meetings held in Romania's capital Bucharest, Turkish Republic's Minister of Trade Ömer Bolat and AK Party Deputy Chairman and President of Turkish States Relations Kürşad Zorlu engaged in important discussions. The role of strategic organizations such as the Romania Turkey Chamber of Commerce and Industry was emphasized during this meeting.

Bolat noted that the Romania Turkey Chamber of Commerce and Industry has made significant contributions to the development of trade relations between the two countries for 36 years, referencing the history of this process. Highlighting the importance of mutual trade interaction for the sustainability of Turkey-Romania relations, Bolat remarked on the Istanbul-Ankara journeys of that time, expressing that these relations have gained momentum over time.

Pointing out that Turkey positions Romania as an important trade partner placed 6th or 7th within the European Union (EU), Bolat emphasized that Romania is ranked 1st among Balkan countries. He announced their target to increase the mutual trade volume to 13.5 billion dollars this year, stating that they have identified ways to achieve this goal.

Providing more details on the topic, Bolat highlighted that they have already surpassed a trade volume of over 10 billion dollars in the first 9 months of this year, and stated that they plan to undertake all necessary strategic moves to achieve their targets. This positive trade momentum between Turkey and Romania is expected to provide beneficial contributions to the economies of both countries.

In conclusion, the strong trade relations between Turkey and Romania are increasingly strengthening and serving the economic interests of both countries. Trade between the two nations not only fosters regional economic solidarity but also offers significant advantages in Europe's sharp competitive environment.