Islamabad, Feb 12: A high-level Turkish delegation, led by Atilla Yerlikaya, President of Corporate Affairs, Communications, and Sustainability at Anadolu Group, met with Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb today to discuss the future of investments between Pakistan and Turkey. The delegation also included Ahmet Kursad Ertin, Chief Operating Officer of Coca-Cola İçecek, and Sunay Sanli, General Manager of Coca-Cola İçecek Pakistan.
The delegation briefed the finance minister on Coca-Cola İçecek’s existing investments in Pakistan, emphasizing the company’s long-term commitment to the market and exploring potential opportunities for future investments. The representatives expressed their confidence in Pakistan’s economic potential, noting the positive trajectory of macroeconomic indicators in the country.
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The delegation commended the government’s efforts in stabilizing the economy and fostering an environment conducive to foreign investment. They highlighted recent improvements in Pakistan’s economic landscape, which they believe create an increasingly attractive investment climate.
Minister Aurangzeb welcomed the delegation and recognized the significant contributions made by Turkish companies, particularly Coca-Cola İçecek, to Pakistan’s economy. He acknowledged their role in driving industrial growth and creating job opportunities. The minister assured the delegation of the government’s continued support and commitment to providing a stable, long-term policy framework that facilitates foreign investments.
Discussions also focused on potential areas for further collaboration, including policy measures to enhance the ease of doing business in Pakistan. Both sides reaffirmed their shared goal of strengthening bilateral economic cooperation, underlining the mutual benefits of sustained investment and trade partnerships between Pakistan and Türkiye.
