Türkiye's Billions of Dollars Railway Ambition: Connecting China, Europe and the Middle East!

Türkiye is accelerating its transformation into a major global trade and logistics hub, targeting stronger China–Europe freight connectivity by 2031 while developing strategic routes linking Central Asia, the Gulf and Europe.

Four major transport corridors are shaping the region's future:

Middle Corridor: Connects China to Europe through Central Asia, the Caspian Sea, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Türkiye.

Zangezur Corridor: Aims to strengthen connections between Türkiye, Azerbaijan and Central Asia through a new strategic transport link.

Iraq Development Road: A planned railway and highway network connecting Iraq's Grand Faw Port to Türkiye and European markets.

Modern Hijaz Railway: A proposed revival and expansion connecting Türkiye through Syria and Jordan toward Saudi Arabia, with longer-term ambitions to reach Oman.

Faster and more diversified international trade routes
Stronger access between Asian and European markets
New investment opportunities in railways, ports and logistics
Greater economic integration across the Middle East and Central Asia

The bigger picture: Türkiye aims to become a central crossroads of Eurasian trade, linking multiple regional freight networks into a more connected transport system.

Could these corridors reshape global trade routes over the next decade?

Turkey–Saudi Arabia … Expanding Trade & Investment Partnership Toward New Economic Opportunities

Reports indicate that Türkiye and Saudi Arabia have signed a new protocol aimed at strengthening trade and investment relations between the two countries during the conclusion of the third meeting of the Turkish–Saudi Coordination Council.

Context: The agreement reflects growing economic cooperation between Ankara and Riyadh as both countries seek to expand regional partnerships, diversify investments, and increase bilateral trade opportunities.

Key dynamics:
Expanding bilateral trade and investment cooperation
Strengthening economic coordination between Türkiye and Saudi Arabia
Supporting joint projects and regional economic partnerships
Enhancing connectivity between Middle Eastern markets

Source: Statements from the Turkish Ministry of Trade regarding the Turkish–Saudi Coordination Council meeting

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A Turkish-Danish football fairy tale ️

In 2022, the Izmir based club Göztepe S.K. wrote Turkish football history as the first foreign-invested football club in Türkiye when sports investment company Sport Republic became majority owners of the club. Sport Republic co-owner Rasmus Ankersen – himself a former Danish football player – took over as president of Göztepe S.K. and can now celebrate leading the club to the Turkish Super League. Next year, Göztepe S.K. will celebrate their 100th anniversary in Türkiye’s best league. Dreams do come true!

Congratulations Göztepe S.K. and Rasmus Ankersen.

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with representatives of international investment companies and Emirati family companies on the margins of the World Governments Summit held under the theme of “Shaping Future Governments” in Dubai.

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Bilateral relations between #Türkiye and the #UnitedArabEmirates witnessed significant growth as new commercial and economic cooperation deals were sealed in the past two years.

#Türkiye is among the top 10 commercial partners of the #UAE, which stands out with its investments in fields such as tourism and high technology, as well as rich oil fields.

Türkiye, the new normal.

Türkiye elected its new president yesterday and gave the whole world a great example of democracy, inclusivity, and respect. And I wanted to take this chance to share the new reality that we live in!

Türkiye is no longer just a country for Turkish people. It is now a global and influential power for the whole world and humanity.

Unlike similar economies, Türkiye has made significant economic progress. The economy has grown at an average rate of 7% per year, and Türkiye is now one of the fastest-growing economies in the world. This growth has been driven by a number of factors, including:
- A young and growing population
- A strategic location between Europe and Asia
- A strong manufacturing sector
- A growing technology and digital infrastructure

Shortly, Türkiye is expected to become one of the top ten economies in the world. Well-known International research institutions expect that Türkiye's economy will grow at an average rate of 5% per year over the next five years. This growth will be driven by several factors, including:
- Continued investment in infrastructure
- A growing domestic market
- Increased exports

In addition to its economic power, Türkiye is also a major player in the global defense industry, and now is one of the top ten defense technology manufacturers in the world. Türkiye's defense industry is a significant source of jobs and exports, and it is helping to make Türkiye a more powerful and influential country.
Türkiye's defense industry also plays a role in changing the global equation. Türkiye is a major supplier of drones to many countries, which shows Türkiye's increasing importance and influence in the changing world.

I believe that Türkiye has a bright future. Türkiye is a country with a rich history and culture, and it is a country with a bright future. I am confident that Türkiye will continue to grow and prosper in the years to come.

Celebrating Turkiye's new century.

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United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has dropped clues his government is planning to broaden its investment footprint in Pakistan as the country drastically needs foreign inflows to prop up its deteriorating economy.

Getir rakibi Gorillas'ı 1,2 milyar dolara satın aldı

Türk hızlı teslimat girişimi Getir, Alman rakibi Gorillas’ı 1,2 milyar dolara satın aldı. Gorillas'ın Getir'e katılmasıyla, Getir'in değerlemesi 10 milyar dolara ulaşıyor.

Financial Times'ta yer alan haberde anlaşmanın, pandemi döneminde start-up finansmanındaki patlamanın Avupa'nın 2 büyük kazananı olan Getir ve Gorillas'ı bir araya getirdiği, 2 şirketin 2020'den beri girişim sermayesi fonlarından 3 milyar dolardan fazla yatırım aldığı belirtildi.

Mart ayında 11.8 milyar dolar değerlemeye ulaşan Getir, decacorn unvanını sürdürmeye devam ediyor. Bu satın alma ile Getir'in değerlemesi 10 milyar dolar olarak kayda geçti.

Getir bought Gorillas for $1.2 billion

Turkish fast delivery startup Getir has bought German rival Gorillas for $1.2 billion. With Gorillas joining Getir, Getir's valuation reaches $10 billion.

In the news in the Financial Times, it was stated that the agreement, the explosion in start-up finance during the pandemic period brought together the two big winners of Europe, Getir and Gorillas, and the 2 companies have received more than 3 billion dollars investment from venture capital funds since 2020.

Reaching a valuation of 11.8 billion dollars in March, Getir continues to maintain its decacorn title. With this acquisition, Getir's valuation was recorded as 10 billion dollars.

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𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐎𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐜 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐈𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐛𝐮𝐥

Hosted by H.E. Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Türkiye and Chairman-in-Office of the OTS, the Meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) was held in Istanbul on 17 October 2022.

The Meeting was attended by H.E. Binali Yildirim, Chairman of the Council of Elders of the OTS, H.E. Jeyhun Bayramov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan, H.E. Mukhtar Tileuberdi, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, H.E. Zheenbek Kulubaev, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic, H.E. Vladimir Norov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan, H.E. Péter Sztáray, State Secretary for Security Policy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, H.E. Baghdad Amreyev, Secretary General of the OTS and H.E. Mekan İshanguliyev, Ambassador of Turkmenistan to the Republic of Türkiye.

The participants extended their condolences due to the human losses as a result of tragic explosion that took place in the coal mine in Bartin city of Türkiye and wished speedy recovery to all injured.

The Ministers discussed the preparation and the agenda of the upcoming Summit of the Heads of States of the Organization of Turkic States to be held in Samarkand on 11 November 2022 and exchanged views on pressing issues on the OTS agenda.

The Ministers highlighted that the upcoming Samarkand Summit will be an important milestone in further advancing the program of the OTS as well as another historical step towards strengthening the unity of the Turkic World.

They reviewed a number of important documents including the Organization of Turkic States’ Strategy for 2022-2026, draft Protocol on amendments to Nahkchivan Agreement and other key documents to be signed during the Summit.

Secretary General Baghdad Amreyev delivered a report on the agenda of the upcoming Samarkand Summit and indicated his belief that the upcoming Summit will be the major Turkic political gathering of the year which will serve to further advancing the multifaceted relations among the OTS Member States in many important areas and deepening the Turkic integration.

He also briefed the Ministers on the finalization of the Establishment Agreement of the Turkic Investment Fund that will be an important joint financial instrument of the OTS Member States and will contribute to the long-term goals of the Organization that has been set for economic and trade relations among the Member States.

The Secretary General also informed the Ministers of the results of the 6th Meeting of Ministers in charge of Youth and Sports of the OTS held on 30 September 2022 in Bursa on the margins of the 4th World Nomad Games and their initiative to create of an affiliated intergovernmental institution under the umbrella of the OTS, which will be responsible for the sports agenda of the Organization.

Secretary General Amreyev noted that the upcoming Summit agenda will focus on advancing economic cooperation with the following measures:

a) Creating favorable conditions to facilitate mutual trade and investment and accelerating cooperation in the digital economy,
b) Generating favorable conditions and simplifying administrative procedures to render the Trans-Caspian International East-West Middle Corridor a more efficient, sustainable and seamless route,
c) Signing of “Agreement on International Combined Freight Transport” and developing the Transport Connectivity Program,
d) Fostering multidimensional connectivity with the sectoral approach: enhancing tourism potential, intensifying energy collaboration, strengthening agricultural cooperation and ensuring food security.
e) Enhancing effective mechanisms for strengthening the role of science, technology and innovation in regional cooperation.

The Ministers also exchanged views on the repercussions of recent political developments in the region and underlined the importance of close cooperation to effectively tackle these challenges and better utilize new opportunities to the benefit of the Member and Observer States of the OTS.