Minister Mehmet Şimşek Went to the USA for the G20 Summit

Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek has traveled to the United States to attend the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting held in Asheville, US. The discussions are scheduled to last until September 1.

G20 Summit and Schedule

Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek paid an official visit to the United States to conduct international contacts.

The G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting held in the city of Asheville is scheduled to begin today and last until September 1.

Main Agenda Items of the Meeting

The main agenda of the summit includes the reflections of recently rising geopolitical tensions on the global economy, growth, international trade, and financial markets.

Additionally, the outlook for global growth, imbalances, rising public debt levels, and policy steps to support growth will be addressed in detail.

Bilateral Meetings and Contacts

Within the scope of the program, Minister Mehmet Şimşek is projected to come together with finance ministers and central bank governors of G20 member countries.

Şimşek is also expected to hold bilateral meetings with executives of international financial institutions.