The youth wing of the Independent Industrialists' and Businessmen's Association, Genç MÜSİAD, hosted the Bridge Summit in London in collaboration with Investment Office. Held at King's College London, the summit brought together prominent business figures from Türkiye and the UK to foster economic and cultural cooperation. The event featured opening speeches by Industry and Technology Deputy Minister Muhammet Kasım Gönüllü, Turkish Ambassador to the UK Osman Koray Ertaş, and Investment Office President A. Burak Dağlıoğlu.
The event provided a platform for entrepreneurs and investors from the UK and Europe to explore new business opportunities and potential collaborations. Addressing the audience with a presentation, Dağlıoğlu highlighted Türkiye's logistical strengths and strategic position as a global hub for multinational companies to manufacture, export, and manage their operations. He also detailed the country's investment environment and the advantages it offers to international investors as the nexus of the world.
Following the summit, Dağlıoğlu spoke to Anadolu Agency about recent developments in Türkiye's FDI landscape. He noted that Türkiye attracted USD 11.3 billion in FDI in 2024, despite a global downturn in FDI. "According to preliminary figures, global FDI shrank by 8 percent in 2024. In such a challenging environment, Türkiye's 5.6 percent share increase in investment signals continued strong interest from international investors," he said.
Dağlıoğlu also emphasized key sectors driving investment in Türkiye, including technology, renewable energy, and AI. He pointed out that under the leadership of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Türkiye has positioned itself as a production hub over the past 22 years. "We are observing increased investment from diverse players, particularly in the industrial sector and service exports," he noted.
Highlighting Türkiye's competitive standing, Dağlıoğlu added, "Looking at international databases, Türkiye ranks as the top destination for industrial investment projects in our competitive region. Moreover, among international companies operating in Türkiye, we lead in expansion investments, with these companies quickly scaling up their capacities."