
The 2024 Ordinary Financial General Assembly Meeting of the Foreign Economic Relations Board (DEİK) Business Councils held with the participation of Prof. Dr. Ömer Bolat, Minister of Trade of the Republic of Türkiye and Prof. Dr. Vedat Işıkhan, Minister of Labor and Social Security of the Republic of Türkiye.
At the meeting, attended by Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın, the importance of strong cooperation in Turkey’s economic development and global trade was emphasized, while the strategic goals, financial structure and future projects of the business councils were discussed. DEİK once again demonstrated that it continues to work with determination with the aim of contributing to sustainable growth and export-oriented investments.

Following the general board meeting, the Commercial Diplomacy Award Ceremony was held. At the ceremony, business people, organizations that contribute to international cooperation and economic diplomacy, and entrepreneurs who successfully represent Turkey in global trade were awarded. It was emphasized that commercial diplomacy is not only essential for economic development, but also one of the fundamental pillars of building strong international relations. In light of this vision, DEİK stated that it will continue its efforts to develop effective collaborations on a global scale and strengthen Turkey’s position in international trade.
