Investment Office hosted a seminar in collaboration with the Turkish Embassy in Doha at the Congress Centre at Expo 2023 Doha focusing on unique trade and investment prospects in Türkiye's burgeoning agrofood industry.
Speaking about Türkiye's commitment to agrofood investments, Ambassador Dr. M. Mustafa Göksu emphasized, "Türkiye attaches great importance to investments in the agrofood industry, considering it one of the fastest-growing business sectors." Göksu acknowledged Qatar's role as a key investor in this industry and expressed optimism about a brighter future for cooperation between the two countries.
In his remarks, Investment Office Country Advisor Abdullah Deniz portrayed the event as a testament to the robust bilateral ties and collaborative efforts between Türkiye and Qatar.
Investment Office Project Manager Halit Duran highlighted the strategic advantages of investing in Türkiye's agrofood sector, noting that Türkiye provides free market access to around one billion consumers across Europe, the GCC countries, North Africa, and the Middle East.
The seminar also featured presentations from Turkish entrepreneurs, providing insights into their business activities and value propositions to potential investors. The event concluded with participants having the opportunity to directly connect and explore avenues for cooperation.
In addition to its dynamic business environment, Türkiye ranks 10th in the global agricultural economy with a USD 58.5 billion production volume. The bilateral trade between Türkiye and Qatar is anticipated to reach USD 55 billion by 2030.