DEİK President Nail Olpak Emphasizes Turkey-EU Cooperation and Customs Union in Brussels
Speaking at the summit in Brussels, DEİK President Olpak stated that the Customs Union needs to be updated and Turkey-EU economic ties strengthened.
Foreign Economic Relations Board President Nail Olpak, speaking at the opening of the Turkey-EU Business Summit held in Brussels, stated that the Customs Union no longer meets today's needs and called for modernization and deepening cooperation.
Updating the Customs Union
Foreign Economic Relations Board President Nail Olpak spoke at the Turkey-EU Business Summit held in Brussels. Reminding that the Customs Union has formed the backbone of relations for over 30 years, Olpak emphasized that the current structure is now far from meeting today's requirements.
New Areas of Cooperation
Stating that opportunities are being missed in a rapidly changing world, Olpak expressed that updating the framework will create significant new cooperation opportunities in services, e-commerce, public procurement, and agriculture.
Green and Digital Transformation
It was pointed out that Turkey is in a natural partnership position for Europe's green and digital transformation with its strong supplier network, engineering capacity, and investments directed towards clean production.
Strategic Transportation Projects
Olpak noted that in light of geopolitical developments, the Middle Corridor, which connects Europe to Central Asia via Turkey and the South Caucasus, must maintain its strategic priority.
Trust-Oriented Competition
Stating that competition is now shaped around the axis of trust rather than price or scale, Olpak expressed that Turkey has proven to be a reliable partner during times of crisis.