The Investment and Finance Office held a high-level reception in Amsterdam as part of its 20 Years of Excellence campaign, launched to mark the Office's 20th anniversary. Hosted in cooperation with the Embassy of Türkiye in The Hague, the reception brought together business leaders, investors, and ecosystem stakeholders to discuss Türkiye's success in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) and the emerging opportunities across key sectors.
Delivering a keynote address at the reception, Investment and Finance Office President A. Burak Dağlıoğlu stated that the Office has been implementing tailored country- and region-specific initiatives since its establishment in 2006 to strengthen its global investor network and position Türkiye as a trusted brand within the international investment ecosystem.
Highlighting Türkiye's competitive advantages, Dağlıoğlu noted, “Türkiye's sustainable economic growth performance, qualified talent pool, and strategic location are among the key factors that make it an attractive destination for international investors."
Dağlıoğlu underlined that Türkiye has evolved from being viewed primarily as a transit point into a regional powerhouse for manufacturing, logistics, and investment. He also shared insights into recently introduced tax reforms and investment incentive measures designed to further strengthen the country's business environment.
Speaking at the reception, Türkiye's Ambassador to the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Fatma Ceren Yazgan, highlighted the strong economic and investment ties between the two countries, noting that renewable energy, sustainability, and advanced technologies are becoming increasingly important pillars of bilateral cooperation.
Representing the private sector, SHV Energy CEO Patrick van der Voort emphasized that Türkiye holds a significant position within the company's global operations and noted that several innovative solutions developed in the country have subsequently been implemented in other markets.
Meanwhile, Transmark Renewables CEO Frederik Kam expressed his satisfaction with investing and doing business in Türkiye. Sharing details about the company's investments, Kam praised the country's entrepreneurial culture, results-oriented business environment, and strong technical capabilities in construction and excavation activities.
Kam also highlighted the support provided by the Investment and Finance Office throughout the investment process, noting that such assistance facilitates post-investment operations. He added that Türkiye is on track to become a net energy exporter within the next 10 to 20 years, describing this transformation as potentially revolutionary.
Following the keynote speeches, participants attended a networking reception, providing an opportunity for investors, business executives, and public-sector representatives to exchange views and explore new partnership opportunities.
The event welcomed a broad range of stakeholders from both countries, including senior representatives from companies such as AkzoNobel, Philips, Vattenfall, Corendon, Verder, Rijk Zwaan, and Raben Group, as well as representatives from leading financial institutions, including ING, ABN AMRO, and bunq.
The Amsterdam reception forms part of the Investment and Finance Office's broader international engagement strategy aimed at promoting Türkiye's investment opportunities, strengthening connections with global investors, and commemorating the Office's 20-year legacy of supporting international investment in Türkiye.