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The 2025 Elective Ordinary General Assembly Meeting of the Business Councils of the Foreign Economic Relations Board (DEIK) and the Commercial Diplomacy Awards Ceremony were held with the participation of the Minister of Trade of the Republic of Türkiye, Prof. Dr. Ömer Bolat.

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın emphasized that commercial diplomacy today gains meaning not only through numerical indicators but also through vision, trust, and a long-term strategic perspective. Stating that countries global strength is measured by the depth and sustainability of the commercial relationships they establish, he noted that DEIK’s approach makes significant contributions to Türkiye’s position in the international economy.

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The January Executive Board Meeting of the Foreign Economic Relations Board (DEIK) was held with the participation of Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın.

During the meeting, global economic developments, Türkiye’s foreign economic vision, and the business community’s international roadmap were discussed from a comprehensive perspective. While opportunities and priorities within the international trade environment were evaluated, emphasis was placed on strategic steps to enhance Türkiye’s global competitiveness.

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The January Board of Directors Meeting of the UFRAD Franchising Association was held under the chairmanship of Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın and hosted by Bülent Ünal, Chairman of the Board of TUYAP Fair Organization Inc. and İlhan Ersözlü, General Manager.

During the meeting, the preparation process of the Franchise Istanbul Expo—planned to be held on 16–19 April 2026 with strong international interest and high-level participation—was discussed in all its aspects. It was emphasized that the event is one of the most important gatherings shaping the sector, carrying brands onto the global stage, and serving as a key meeting point of the franchising ecosystem.

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With the participation of the Former Minister of Justice of the Republic of Türkiye and 28th Term Gaziantep Member of Parliament, Abdülhamit Gül, the January meeting of the Istanbul Aydın University Western Platform was held.

During the meeting, Mr. Abdülhamit Gül shared important assessments on the principle of the rule of law, judicial independence, democratization processes, and the strengthening of social cohesion. His valuable knowledge and experience made a significant contribution to the platform’s discussion framework.

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın expressed his gratitude to Mr. Abdülhamit Gül for attending the meeting despite his busy schedule and sharing his views and stated that the Western Platform would continue to address issues related to Türkiye’s social and political agenda through a spirit of common sense and collective dialogue.

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The January Board of Directors Meeting of the Service Exporters Association (HIB) was held with the participation of Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın. During the meeting, projects to be implemented within the scope of the new year’s planning, sectoral priorities and strategic steps to further advance service exports in international markets were discussed.

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The Eurasian Universities Union (EURAS) held a productive meeting with Ms. Oana Maria Rebedea, Director for the Caucasus and Central Asia at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

During the meeting, concrete areas of cooperation that could be implemented in the coming period were discussed within the scope of joint projects, implementing partnership models, and international collaboration opportunities.

Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın stated that the academic network carried out by EURAS at both regional and global levels would make significant contributions to collaborations to be developed with UNDP.

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With the participation of the District Governor of Küçükçekmece, Mr. Mustafa Anteplioğlu, the January Board Meeting of the Küçükçekmece City Council was held at the Küçükçekmece Public Education Center under the chairmanship of Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın.

During the meeting, the new year’s activity planning was discussed, and comprehensive evaluations were made on participatory, sustainable initiatives that are responsive to the needs of the district.

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In an interview with Kamuran Abacıoğlu, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Ekovitrin Media Group, Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın comprehensively assessed the current outlook of the Turkish economy and the key issues facing the real sector.

During the discussion, economic balances, access to finance, the resilience of the real sector, the expectations of the business community and the key strategic priorities for 2026 were addressed. Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın shared his views particularly on the perspective of sustainable growth, which is of great importance for entrepreneurs, and offered assessments regarding the future of the Turkish economy.

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Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın visited  The ICFE International Carpet ,Flooring  and Technology Fair with the Governer of Gaziantep, Kemal Ceber, at Istanbul Fair Center.

Observing the current state of the sector and its future-oriented vision firsthand at this important platform where tradition meets technology and craftsmanship meets design ,Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın stated that Türkiye’s production strength and export capacity were once again clearly demonstrated at the fair.

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Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın participated in the Expanded Board of Chairpersons Meeting organized by the Türkiye Exporters Assembly (TIM). The meeting was also attended by the Governor of the Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye, Dr. Fatih Karahan.

During the meeting, the current expectations of exporter sectors access to finance processes, economic developments and proposed solutions were discussed in a comprehensive manner. Evaluations were also made regarding the sustainable growth of exports, the enhancement of sectoral competitiveness and the strengthening of the Turkish economy.

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