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D-8 preferential trade deal key to boost ties: Turkey
The D-8 Preferential Trade Agreement can be instrumental in enhancing trade relations between the member nations and achieving a $500 billion trade target, the Turkish trade minister said on April 5.
Turkey, Azerbaijan should target free trade agreement: Minister
Turkey and Azerbaijan should aim for a free trade agreement, the Turkish trade minister said on April 1.
The newly agreed preferential trade agreement, which into effect on March 1, only includes a limited number of products, and a free trade agreement is suitable for both countries, Ruhsar Pekcan said during her visit to Baku, the Azerbaijani capital.
Turkish constructors undertake $15 bln of projects abroad
Turkish constructors earned $15 billion thanks to new projects undertaken last year, the country's trade minister said on March 30.
Turkey's exports hit highest January figure so far
Surpassing $15 billion last month, Turkey's exports hit the highest January figure of the country's history, the trade minister said on Feb. 2.
Turkey's exports in January rose 2.5% year-on-year, Ruhsar Pekcan said at a meeting in the capital Ankara where she revealed preliminary Trade Ministry data.
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Russa raises quota on tomato imports from Turkey
Russia has decided to increase its quota imposed on tomato imports from Turkey, the Turkish trade minister said on Jan. 21.
"Quota imposed on our tomato exports by Russia has been increased from 200,000 tons to 250,000 tons," Ruhsar Pekcan tweeted.
The decree will come into force in 10 days, she added.
Russia has been Turkey's top tomato export markets in recent years.
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Free trade deal to usher in new era in Turkey-UK ties, Ankara says
The landmark Turkey-U.K. free trade agreement set to be signed on Dec. 29 will usher a new era in bilateral economic and trade ties starting Jan. 1, Turkey's trade minister said on Dec. 28.
"This new era in our relations will be mutually beneficial for both Turkey and the U.K.," Ruhsar Pekcan tweeted.
Turkey's exports exceed 2020 target: Minister
Turkey's annual exports exceeded the 2020 target of $165.9 billion as of Dec. 25 by reaching $166 billion, the country's trade minister said on Dec. 26.
Turkey will achieve several more targets, Ruhsar Pekcan said on Twitter.
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Turkey, Libya ink deal to enhance trade, economic ties
Turkey and Libya signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to boost trade and economic ties, the Turkish trade minister said on Aug. 13.
The deal will lay the groundwork for resolving ongoing issues between Turkish firms and Libyan employers, setting new investments and undertaking new projects, Ruhsar Pekcan said at a meeting held in Turkey's capital Ankara.
Turkey backs firms in their digital transformation
Turkey will back and support firms financially in their move toward digital transformation, thus preparing the economy for further digitalization amid the coronavirus pandemic, Turkey's trade minister said on May 27.
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Virus shows why services trade vital for supply chains: Minister
The coronavirus crisis served to demonstrate the importance of trade in services to ensure the sustainability of supply chains, and especially the importance of digital trade, according to Turkey's trade minister.