ITO President Sekib Adgavic stated that they will give support to the companies which has not exported twice in a row or the companies which has never exported goods especially if they are manufacturer companies. Adgavic who emphasizes that they will grow the economy as dag the current sector without giving up the current surplus; also stated that; “As Istanbul Chamber of Commerce, we will be in the works that will make our country attractive with its production power in 2019. The source of the current surplus becomes meaningful only if there is wealth from value-added production.” With the concept of “Global Support for Economy: Export Year” Adgavic also said that they will carry Turkish exporters to the exhibitions in 38 different exhibitions in foreign countries such as Germany, United Kingdom, Spain, France, China, Canada, Russia and UAE in 2019.
38 Exhibitions in 8 Different Countries
Avdagic said, “In 2019, we will carry our members to 38 fairs in 8 countries from January to December. 900 exhibitors which will participate in these fairs, where a total of 17 thousand square meters of Turkish products will be exhibited in the area. Thus, we will add value to our exports with B2B negotiations, stands and sectoral delegation programs; we will move our export figures upwards.” In addition he said that they will carry Turkish companies to 38 exhibitions will be held in Germany, England, Spain, France, China, Canada, Russia and UAE.
First Step in Export Program
ITO President Avdagiç, specifying Export First Step Program, emphasizing that they will start exporting again in 2019, the other export-oriented activities will be implemented as following:
“We will organize Entrepreneur Days for national and international support for the evolution of Turkish entrepreneurs to foreign markets. We will organize concept seminars in all sectors of sectors such as trade and digital marketing. As the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce, we see the year 2019 as the African Opening Year İstanbul. Because we consider Africa as the best market of the next 10 years, just like the Asian countries.”
