ACE BPSC 2026 Summit Begins in Istanbul
The ACE BPSC 2026 Summit, bringing together the international business world, opened its doors in Istanbul. Ministers Bolat and Kacır shared global trade targets.
At a critical period when global trade balances are reshaping, the ACE BPSC 2026 Summit, which brings together strong representatives of the international business world, started at Swissôtel The Bosphorus Istanbul and witnessed important messages of cooperation.
Start of the Summit and Participants
The ACE BPSC 2026 Summit, bringing together strong representatives of the international business world, started at Swissôtel The Bosphorus Istanbul. High-level state officials attended the gala dinner held on the evening of October 7, the first day of the event.
Prominent Figures of the Gala Night
Minister of Trade Prof. Dr. Ömer Bolat, Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Fatih Kacır, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Hacı Ali Özel, and Istanbul Deputy Governor Erhan Günay took part in the gala night.
International Participant Support
Alongside TABA-AmCham President Süleyman Ecevit Sanlı, leading figures of the business world and seventy AmCham leaders from thirty different countries were present at this important summit in Istanbul.
Customs Union and Visa Emphasis
TABA-AMCHAM President Sanlı stated that the customs union model between Turkey and the European Union needs to be modernized, demanding the removal of transit quotas and visa barriers.
Trade Targets with the USA
Minister of Trade Ömer Bolat emphasized that they remain committed to the one hundred billion dollar target in trade volume with the United States and that they will reach this figure by 2028 at the latest.
Manufacturing Industry and Investment Invitation
Industry and Technology Minister Mehmet Fatih Kacır stated that Turkey has doubled its share in the global manufacturing industry over the past twenty years and invited American investors to Turkey.