Erdogan Says He Hopes Turkey-US Trade Volume Will Reach $100 Billion
The Turkish president made the remarks while meeting members of the Turkish-American business community at Turkish House.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he hopes trade volume between Turkey and the United States will reach $100 billion, according to Anadolu Agency, during a meeting with representatives of the Turkish-American business community.
The remarks came as Erdogan met with business figures at Turkish House, a venue in New York associated with Turkish diplomatic and cultural engagement, on the sidelines of his broader schedule of meetings during the United Nations General Assembly period.
Erdogan has repeatedly cited growth in bilateral trade as a priority in the relationship between Ankara and Washington, alongside other areas of cooperation between the two NATO allies. The report did not specify the current trade volume between the two countries or a timeline for reaching the $100 billion target.
Turkish-American business ties span a range of sectors, and Turkish officials have periodically pointed to increased trade and investment as a way to strengthen the broader bilateral relationship, which has at times been strained by disagreements over defense procurement, regional security issues and other diplomatic matters.
No further details were provided on specific initiatives or agreements discussed during the meeting with the business community.
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- President Erdogan voices hope Türkiye-US trade volume will reach $100B — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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