Turkey and China Advance Green Investment and High-Tech Cooperation at Istanbul Forum

Turkish and Chinese officials gathered in Istanbul for the Turkey-China Green Development Business Forum, held at a hotel in Beşiktaş. The event was organized jointly by Turkey’s Foreign Economic Relations Board (DEİK) and China’s Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT). Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz said Turkey welcomes increased Chinese investment in renewable energy, energy storage, electric vehicles, battery technologies, smart manufacturing, environmental technologies, and sustainable infrastructure.

Yılmaz noted that the forum marks the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Turkey and the People’s Republic of China. He stated that bilateral relations have been elevated to a strategic cooperation level since 2010 and that the strategic framework set by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Chinese President Xi Jinping provides strong ground for deepening ties across all areas.

“We believe that international competition should continue on a fair ground and within a rule-based trading system, and should not hinder the strengthening of cooperation.”

Industry and Technology Minister Mehmet Fatih Kacır emphasized that Turkey and China should develop relations based on dialogue and cooperation rather than technological decoupling. He said artificial intelligence and innovative technologies should be developed for the common benefit of humanity through an inclusive approach.

Kacır highlighted Turkey’s industrial leadership in Europe, stating the country leads in commercial vehicle, bus, white goods, solar panel, steel, ferrochrome, wood panel, and cement production. He added that Turkey is among Europe’s leading producers of aluminum, ceramic, plastic products, motor vehicles, and wind turbines.

The forum was attended by Vice President Yılmaz, Trade Minister Ömer Bolat, Industry and Technology Minister Kacır, Chinese Vice Premier Han Zheng, CECEP Chairman Liao Jiasheng, CCPIT Chairman Ren Hongbin, DEİK Chairman Nail Olpak, and business representatives from both countries. Officials said the meeting aims to develop economic and trade relations, establish new partnerships, and increase mutual investments.