Investment and Finance Office hosted a reception at the residence of the Embassy of Türkiye in London to celebrate its 20th anniversary, bringing together a wide range of international private sector representatives, business leaders, and public officials.
During the reception, the Minister of Treasury and Finance Mehmet Şimşek delivered a keynote speech, highlighting the Office's achievements over the past two decades and Türkiye's progress in attracting FDI.
Emphasizing that the Office has delivered strong results since its establishment, Minister Şimşek stated that Türkiye has made significant strides in improving its investment environment and noted that, despite a challenging global context, Türkiye is once again emerging as a key destination for global talent and capital.
“We are going through a difficult global period, with geopolitical tensions in the Middle East casting a shadow over the region. However, from a broader perspective, it is clear that Türkiye stands out as a stable and resilient economy, as well as a strong production base and a dynamic services hub," Minister Şimşek said.
Highlighting Türkiye's economic fundamentals, Minister Şimşek noted that Türkiye has a USD 1.6 trillion economy, a population of 86 million, and a per capita income approaching USD 18,000, placing it among a limited number of countries offering this combination of scale and growth potential.
The Minister also underlined Türkiye's robust infrastructure, stating that approximately USD 360 billion has been invested in infrastructure under the leadership of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. In addition, Minister Şimşek pointed to the country's strong human capital and comprehensive incentive framework supporting large-scale industrial investments.
Minister Şimşek further noted that these strengths will enable Türkiye to move up the global value chain. He emphasized the country's role in the Middle Corridor and its ongoing investments in regional connectivity, adding that recent geopolitical developments are likely to accelerate supply chain diversification and the emergence of new trade routes. He also highlighted that these shifts will reinforce both green and digital transformation trends, creating new opportunities for Türkiye.
“Our focus is on the twin transformation, and we are making solid progress in this area. While the defense industry remains a strategic priority, there is also strong potential across a wide range of sectors," the Minister added.
Speaking at the reception, Investment and Finance Office President A. Burak Dağlıoğlu stated that the Office has continuously strengthened its institutional capacity since its establishment, and that the progress achieved today reflects sustained efforts over the years.
Dağlıoğlu highlighted that, under the leadership of President Erdoğan, Türkiye has implemented comprehensive reforms since 2003, laying the foundation for a resilient and competitive investment ecosystem. Dağlıoğlu noted that the establishment of the Investment and Finance Office in 2006 was an integral part of this broader reform agenda.
“Building on this reform foundation, Türkiye has secured a strong position as the nexus of investment. Since 2003, total FDI inflows to Türkiye have reached approximately USD 290 billion. Over the same period, the number of international companies operating in the country has increased from around 5,000 to more than 87,000. This represents a significant achievement," Dağlıoğlu said.
He also underlined that Türkiye has become a regional hub for multinational companies across manufacturing, management, R&D, logistics, and supply chain operations. “However, this journey is far from complete. In light of ongoing global and regional developments, we believe that Türkiye's position will continue to strengthen, ultimately evolving into that of a major global economic power. This transformation will take time, but we are confident that Türkiye will achieve this goal in the decades ahead," Dağlıoğlu concluded.