Investment and Finance Office continued its global “20 Years of Excellence" campaign with a high-level investor reception held at the Residence of the Ambassador of Türkiye to Japan in Tokyo. Bringing together senior Japanese business leaders, investors, and government representatives, the reception celebrated the Office's 20-year institutional journey while highlighting the longstanding partnership between Türkiye and Japan.
In his remarks, Investment and Finance Office Vice President Bekir Polat highlighted the strong investment ties between Türkiye and Japan, noting that more than 280 Japanese-invested companies operate in Türkiye, with cumulative Japanese investments reaching approximately USD 3.7 billion since 2003. He also emphasized Türkiye's strategic position as a regional hub for manufacturing, logistics, technology, and innovation, inviting Japanese companies to explore new investment and cooperation opportunities.
The reception was hosted by Türkiye's Ambassador to Japan Oğuzhan Ertuğrul, who delivered remarks on the longstanding friendship and strategic partnership between the two countries. Ambassador Ertuğrul underlined the growing importance of bilateral cooperation in areas such as clean energy and advanced technologies, particularly as Türkiye hosts COP31 in Antalya in 2026.
The reception also featured remarks by Toyota Motor Corporation External Affairs Division General Manager Takeshi Inoue, NYK Group President and CEO Takaya Soga, and Mitsubishi Electric Corporation Global Strategic Planning and Marketing Deputy Vice President Chris Gerdes. The esteemed speakers highlighted their companies' strong presence in Türkiye and the potential for further strengthening bilateral economic cooperation.
The Tokyo program also included high-level meetings with leading Japanese companies to explore new opportunities for investment, industrial cooperation, and strategic partnerships.
The reception provided a valuable platform for strengthening ties with Japan's leading business community and exploring new avenues for bilateral collaboration, further reinforcing Investment and Finance Office's commitment to positioning Türkiye as a global powerhouse for investments, innovation, and trade.