Investment Office President A. Burak Dağlıoğlu addressed the ESIAD 3rd Investment Summit held by the Aegean Industry and Business Association (ESIAD) in Izmir. In his remarks, Dağlıoğlu highlighted Türkiye's unique advantages, including its strategic location as the nexus of the world, modern infrastructure, and robust economic policies.
Dağlıoğlu highlighted Türkiye's significant progress in attracting FDI, noting a fivefold increase in its share, from just 0.2 percent in 2002 to nearly one percent today. "Achieving close to one percent of global FDI is a testament to the confidence international investors have in Türkiye's potential and the success of our forward-looking strategy," Dağlıoğlu stated.
Dağlıoğlu further emphasized Türkiye's dynamic and competitive economy, which offers substantial opportunities for investors across sectors such as technology, manufacturing, finance, and energy. He highlighted the finance sector as the leading recipient of investments, followed by manufacturing, energy, wholesale trade, and retail. He also pointed out that international companies contributed 8.8 percent of employment and 30 percent of exports between 2006 and 2021.
Speaking on efforts to enhance the investment ecosystem, Dağlıoğlu reaffirmed Türkiye's commitment to fostering a business-friendly environment that attracts high-value projects and strengthens long-term partnerships with global stakeholders. “We are determined to build on this momentum and further solidify Türkiye's position as a leading destination for FDI," he added.
ESIAD 3rd Investment Summit brought together government officials, business leaders, and global stakeholders to explore Türkiye's role in the international investment landscape.