Driving commercial and political engagement between Asia, the Middle East and Europe
Driving commercial and political engagement between Asia, the Middle East and Europe
Driving commercial and political engagement between Asia, the Middle East and Europe
On the back of US sanctions on Turkey being announced in response to operations in Syria, Asia House was joined by Arda Ermut, President of Turkey’s Investment Office, to brief Corporate Members on the latest developments in the country’s investment landscape.
Turkey has big ambitions across its tech, renewable energy and infrastructure sectors, and is seeking to leverage its global position as a bridge between European and Asian markets to attract FDI. It has also taken steps to broaden its involvement in the Beijing-back Belt and Road Initiative.
During the off-the-record briefing, held for Asia House Corporate Members, Ermut outlined the key sectors where he envisages opportunities emerging, before Asia House Chief Executive Michael Lawrence, who chaired the briefing, opened the discussion up for questions.
Ermut took a range of questions on topics including the incentives offered by the Turkish government to attract foreign investment; the regulatory environment in Turkey; and opportunities in the country’s renewable energy sector.
The recent developments in northern Syria were also discussed in the context of their impact on investment sentiment.
The briefing was held as part of the Asia House Middle East Programme, a series of events and research activity aimed at driving engagement in the region.
