Meeting on EU's industrial plan and automotive sector from Trade Minister Ömer Bolat

A critical meeting was held under the chairmanship of Trade Minister Ömer Bolat, with the participation of relevant ministries, institutions, and automotive sector representatives, to discuss the European Union's 'Made in EU' policy within the scope of the Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA) Draft.

Presidents and senior management of the Turkish Exporters Assembly (TIM), the Automotive Exporters' Association (OIB), the Automotive Manufacturers Association (OSD), and the Vehicle Supply Manufacturers Association (TAYSAD) attended the meeting held at the Ministry of Trade. During the meeting, steps to be taken to ensure that the work carried out within the EU respects the deep-rooted industrial integration between Turkey and the European Union and the Customs Union were discussed.

In the Ministry's statement, it was emphasized that the automotive sector's Customs Union relationship, which entered into force in 1996, is one of the most successful areas. Stating that European manufacturers' investments and existing production networks should not be negatively affected, it was expressed that contacts will be maintained decisively to protect joint production and supply chains.