The 41st session of the conference series titled “Conversations with Trade Counselors at HIB,” organized online by the Service Exporters’ Association (HIB) operating under the umbrella of the Turkish Exporters Assembly (TIM), was held on February 21, 2024, with the theme of Montenegro.
The online program, which began with the opening speech by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mustafa Aydın, Vice Chairman of the HIB Board of Directors, continued with the presentation of Erdal Karaömeroğlu, the Trade Counselor in Podgoritsa. The meeting was also attended by HIB Secretary-General Dr. Fatih Özer and Deputy Secretary-General Abdullah Keskin.
Presentations covered country profiles, free trade agreements, economic outlook, general foreign trade data for Montenegro, agreements between Turkey and Montenegro, bilateral trade, potential sectors, Montenegro’s service trade, and detailed information on sectors. Following the presentations, questions from representatives of participating companies were answered.
The purpose of these events is to provide Turkish companies with information on global trade opportunities and to increase collaboration between countries through trade counselors. HIB’s such discussions constitute an important platform to gain a competitive advantage on global trade and enhance collaboration opportunities.