(MENAFN– EmailWire) ISTANBUL – (ARAB NEWSWIRE) — A forum was held to strengthen ties between Türkiye and Gulf countries, attended by important officials like Kuwait’s Finance Minister Noora Al-Fassam, Iraq’s Finance Minister Taif Sami Mohammed, and others from Egypt, Tunisia, Libya and the UAE. Türkiye’s Finance Minister Mehmet ?im?ek discussed global and regional strategies, noting a decline in inflation and a slowdown in monetary policies. He sees opportunities in global trade and emphasizes the need for partnerships in energy, manufacturing, technology, and machinery.
Dr. Erkan Kork, Chairman of BankPozitif, spoke about a shared future for Türkiye and Gulf countries, stressing their common geography, history, and values. He believes that collaboration using existing know-how and technology is key to unlocking regional potential. Dr. Kork is optimistic about Türkiye becoming a fintech hub and highlighted its strong position in innovation and technology, especially in faster processing times compared to Europe.
The forum saw high attendance, with speakers including Fatih Karahan, Governor of Türkiye’s Central Bank, and R?fat Hisarc?kl?o?lu, President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye.
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