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NOVEMBER 2019 ISSUE 76 The Turkish Perspective 3 Editorial İSMAIL GÜLLE CHAIRMAN (TİM) WE RETURNED FROM THIS JOURNEY OF HEART WITH PRIDE

EAR COLLEAGUES; the most emotional moments. We were living the D important aspect of our nation pride of suiting up and stepping to the is no doubt the ability to gather round mission that our nation required from us. around the idea of patriotism in dismal Our municipal mayors, district governors times. Thank goodness, with this and military officials supported us characteristic of our nation, our state’s throughout this journey. Gaziantep, Kilis, future will stand firmly. From the old Akçakale and Ceylanpınar… to the young, from our metropolises to We brought our greetings to every the most remote village, every single place we stepped in. We were planning one of our citizens acts with a collective to provide morale to our beloved soldiers courage and foresight. This great nation (Mehmetçik) but they boosted our is facing yet another survival matter morale. We saw how the people in need on the on the eve of our Republic’s stood firm against the odds and we 100th anniversary. We are not afraid of took pride in it. It is the reality of our the future. As long as God allows, we time and the age we live in. There is an implicitly trust our government, our unnamed war being waged at our gates. people and ourselves. Friends and foes are mixed with each Turkey has a lot more power than it other. This price is ours to bear. No one is paid credit for. As a representative can shut their eyes to what our citizens of Turkey’s import family, we’ve taken are experiencing in the border towns. action to use our force on behalf of our No one can retreat to their comfortable government and people. With the slogan safe zone. We made a vow 100 years of “Our troops are the backbone of our ago. We said every bit of this land’s unity” we’ve dispatched our support soil is our honor. Everybody should do team. This is an operation of heart. 61 anything they can to be stick by this vow. import unions in 7 regions declared that Fortunately, our people remember this they are part of this. Import unions did vow as if it was made yesterday. Dear the necessary thing as worthy of their others earn as well. But today is the day to colleagues, we brought your greetings names. Being backed by the Turkish take a break from our businesses, to leave and your support to there and we bring Red Crescent, which we are grateful our own troubles aside and to consider their greetings and thanks back to you. for, we’ve sent our support convoy of 35 our people’s troubles as our own. TİM family did what was necessary trucks from Gaziantep to the zone of the I would like to thank our governor of and suitably to its capabilities. This is ongoing operation. We wanted to deliver Gaziantep Davut Gül, our mayor and my not a charity work but a national debt the compassionate of our nation to the beloved friend Fatma Şahin, the chairman and duty. We know this debt cannot be local people, especially the youth who of Turkish Red Crescent Kerem Kınık paid with 35 trucks but it was a huge are our future. While we were travelling and our own assembly leaders who said honor to show our support. This honor to the zone of operation, 35 trucks full of “Delivering goods are not enough, we belongs to each and every one of our 85 clothes, emergency needs and food went have to go there as well” and also to our members. This honor belongs to our right before us. Our companies are active. 85.000 members: A heartfelt thank you field workers; producing, competing Our customs, our R&D centers, our to all of you. We are on this path of heart. and creating solutions without a banks are open and working as always. Our phones didn’t stop ringing when we complaint. This month we didn’t have Our exporters continue to produce and to said we are willing to participate with rates and interests in our agenda. When compete with others. They earn and help a support convoy. We experienced very it is the homeland, the rest is a specialty.

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FDI from the Americas and Investment from Asian countries to $1 million from Africa. Asian investors’ direct investments in Turkey at the end TURKEY NEARLY DOUBLES of August rose by 91% compared to the same period last IN FIRST 8 MONTHS year, while European investments declined Foreign investments from Asia to Turkey nearly doubled in the first eight by 16.8% during the months of the year, totaling USD1.7 billion. Europe remained the top foreign same period, the data revealed. So, investor in the country, accounting for more than half of the total investment. Asia closed the gap to a large extent with Europe, which has S OF THE END of the Central Bank of investment of $2.25 investors, 39.5% by been the leader in A August, foreign the Republic of Turkey billion came from Asian investors, 7.2% direct investments in direct investment (FDI) (CBRT) data, $4.2 Europe in the eight- by American investors Turkey for years. mounting to $2.3 billion in foreign direct month period, followed and 0.7% by African billion from Europe, capital investment were by Asia with $1.7 investors. THE HIGHEST INVESTMENTS $1.7 billion from Asia made in Turkey from billion, the Americas In the January- FROM U.K. and $0.3 billion from January to August, up with $306 million and August period last As of the end of August, other regions flowed by 11% compared to Africa with $31 million. year, Turkey had Turkey attracted into Turkey, while the same period last During this period, attracted $2.7 billion the highest direct investments by Asian year. 52.6% of direct in investments from investments from the residents surged by On the basis of investment in Turkey Europe, $885 million U.K., Qatar, Azerbaijan, 91.3%. According to regions, the highest was made by European from Asia, $227 million the Netherlands and 6 First

Japan. Capital inflow STATISTIC from U.K. residents to Turkey amounted SECTORAL to $696 million, accounting for 16.3% of CONFIDENCE UP total direct investments. ECTORAL Investments of $569 S confidence in Turkey million flowed from rose for services, retail Qatar, $564 million EXPORT trade, and construction from Azerbaijan, in October compared to $458 million from the last month, the country’s Netherlands and $304 Turkey’s Exports to statistical authority million from Japan. the Turkish Statistical In the same period, Balkans Nearly Hit $10B Institute (TÜİK) Italy was the country reported on Oct. 25. with the highest “Seasonally adjusted decrease in direct URKEY saw a total of $9.8 billion export to Balkans in the first confidence index which investments on T nine months of 2019, a 3.7% increase compared to the same period was 89.3 for services in amount basis, with last year, according to the figures announced by Turkish Exporters September rose 1.6% in Italian residents’ Assembly (TIM) on Oct. 25. In the Balkan region, Turkey exported the October to 90.7,” TÜİK investment in Turkey most products to with $2.9 billion, followed by with said. The retail trade decreasing by $394 $1.8 billion, and and Slovenia with $1.5 and $1.2 billion export confidence index stood million compared to volume, respectively, the data showed. at 102.3 this month, the same period last Turkey also saw increase of 87% in its exports to , followed up 4.8% from 97.6 year. The amount of by Slovenia with 18%. While exports to countries such as , last month. Seasonally FDI from Austria fell , were on the rise, the export to North Macedonia, Bulgaria adjusted construction by $384 million and and saw a decrease in the first nine months of 2019. The figures confidence index -- 60.1 from Luxembourg by indicated that Istanbul, alone, accounted for almost half of the exports to last month -- surged $216 million. the Balkan countries with 45.6%. The sector that exports the most to the 8.3% in October to 65.1, The wholesale and Balkan region was the automotive industry with $2.2 billion. according to TÜİK. retail trade sectors had the lion’s share of STATISTIC investments in Turkey made by residents abroad as of the end of Consumer August. FDI by non- residents in this sector Sentiment reached $721 million, amounting to 16.8% of Improves in total investments. The wholesale and October retail trade sectors Turkey’s consumer were followed by coke confidence index stood and refined petroleum at 57 in October on a products with $421 monthly basis, official million, chemical data revealed products with $419 on Oct. 23. million and holding activity companies with $410 million. HE FIGURE POSTED an increased by 1.1 percent and annual basis in September Considering the T increase of 2.1 percent became 74.8 in October,” with passenger car market main sector groups, the in the month, from 55.8 TÜİK noted. expanding at a rate over services sector received in September, the Turkish As for the general economic 100 percent. Moreover, the highest investment Statistics Institute (TÜİK) situation expectation index, house sales in September with $2.8 billion in the said. “The index for the it stood at 73.4 in October, a also increased by a robust eight-month period, financial situation expectation 3.4 increase compared to the 15.4 percent from a year while the industrial of households index in the previous month. ago, which followed the 5.1 sector attracted $1.5 next 12 months period, On the other hand, auto percent rise in property sales billion. which was 74 in September, sales soared 82 percent on an in the previous month.

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INVESTMENT AUTOMOTIVE AUTOMOTIVE VOLKSWAGEN 200,000 ELECTRIC DECISIVE IN Renault to Produce VEHICLES PREDICTED TURKEY Engine Blocks in Turkey TO BE SOLD erman automotive Some 200,000 electric G giant Volkswagen vehicles will be sold in Turkey is not actively looking in the next three years. for new locations as According to Zorlu Holding an alternative for the Energy Group Chairman production plant in Sinan Ak, who said the Turkey, a company driving force in this process spokeswoman said on will be the domestic electric Oct. 22. car, which is expected to hit “We are watching the market in 2022. developments very Sinan Ak pointed to the tax closely. Our plans for advantage granted for electric Turkey are currently on vehicles in Turkey, claiming hold,” Leslie Bothge told. that the number of electric Volkswagen Turkey cars could increase rapidly Otomotiv Sanayi if these supports do not ve Ticaret A.S. was OR THE FIRST TIME IN vehicles here in the country decrease. He estimated that established early F Turkey, aluminum engine and export them. the number of electric vehicles October with capital of blocks will be manufactured Also speaking, Antoine in Turkey would reach 2.2 943.5 million Turkish at Renault, making it the only Aoun, director-general of million by 2030. “In order Liras ($164.5 million), hybrid engine production Oyak Renault Turkey, said: to meet an additional charge according to the Turkish facility in Europe, said the “We have completed our of this scale, an investment Trade Registry Gazette. Minister of Industry and production center in a very of $3 billion is required in 10 The company was Technology Mustafa Varank. short time as promised and years, and $2 billion falls to founded to design, In his speech at the factory’s we came to the final stage distribution companies, while produce, assemble, test production site in , to start mass production in about $1 billion will be met sell, import and export Mustafa Varank said engines 2020.” by the companies investing in automobiles, trucks manufactured in Turkey will Renault, one of the charging stations,” he argued. and all sorts of motor be exported to China, Spain, country’s largest carmakers, He also stated that and transport vehicles and the U.K. He noted the manucatured 30,729 the maintenance and and their parts and latest technology machines units in September, which management of the charging components. were installed in a 10,500 corresponded to 34 percent of stations would create a new The German carmaker square meter facility. More the local automotive industry’s sector. “There are three was expected to invest than 100 qualified engineers total output. In the first companies, including us, in more than € 1 billion and operators have been hired nine months of the year, the the charging station market for the factory and start to run the setup. company’s total production in Turkey,” Ak continued. production in 2022. Despite facing all kinds of stood at 243,302 units, “As Zorlu Energy Solutions Other prominent challenges the Turkish economy according to the data from the (ZES), we have 30% of the auto manufacturers is on track, he said, adding that Automotive Manufacturers’ current market share” he -- including Fiat, Ford, aluminum, will be supplied Association (OSD). added. Hyundai, Mercedes, from domestic manufacturers Renault, and Toyota and thus domestic resources -- have manufacturing will be utilized in the most operations in Turkey. efficient way. “The contribution of this facility in reducing the current account deficit, providing employment and improving exports in truly commendable,” he said. He added Turkey wants to see Renault produce hybrid 8 First

TRADEMARK TURKEY RECEIVES FURNITURE OVER 92,000 MODOKO TO TRADEMARK OPEN MALL APPLICATIONS IN US The Turkish Patent and Trademark Office A Turkish furniture re- (TurkPatent) received tailer, MODOKO wants 92,387 trademark to move its competitive applications -80,938 of capacity, experience, them domestic- during and corporate struc- the first three quarters ture to the U.S. As the of the current year, MANUFACTURE country’s oldest furni- official figures showed ture showroom dealer, on Oct. 22. MODOKO will open The number of a branch in the U.S. trademark applications Kiğılı to Open Three to sell their wares and increased by 8.9% hopefully contribute to year-on-year in the Stores in Azerbaijan the countries’ bilateral January-July period of trade target. The show- this year, according to room will be launched the TurkPatent data. EADING TURKISH major countries, including with the support of The office received L clothing retailer Kiğılı Germany, Canada, Italy and the Turkish Exporters’ 12,761 patent will add three more stores Russia will be among our Assembly. applications during the to its existing chain of 98 target markets. We plan to MODOKO requested same period, up by 5% stores abroad, the company open at least 10 new stores in a 50,000-square-meter compared to the first announced. the short term, particularly in (538,000-square-feet) nine months of 2018. Kiğılı has accelerated its Romania, Egypt, , showroom from the Some 1,988 utility investments by targeting further Albania, Kosovo, Serbia, Turkish Exporters’ model and 31,162 growth at different points , Assembly, which will design applications abroad, it said in a statement. Qatar, , and finance 75 percent of all were received between The three new stores will Bulgaria. We aim to enter expenses, Koray Çalışkan, January and September. be opened in Azerbaijan the 100th anniversary of the the firm’s chairman said. 98.6% of utility models by the start of November, Republic with 100 new stores “The Turkish furniture and 85.17% of the the statement added. Kiğılı abroad. We want to integrate sector does its produc- design applications were currently runs 225 stores in the perception of a ‘men’s tion with 80% local domestic, said the data Turkey. clothing brand of Turkey’ that sources,” said Çalışkan. report. The brand is looking to offer we created in Turkey, with the “This provides a price Last year, the office its rich product line at the three perception of ‘Brand Turkey,’” advantage, and we received 120,008 new stores at the capital Baku’s Suerdem added. should use this in foreign trademarks, 18,504 two most popular shopping countries. We can top $1 patents, 2,770 utility centers, Park Bulvar and billion furniture sales in models, and 42,083 Metropark. The other store will one year if the show- design applications. be on Elmler Street, one of the room is established as busiest streets in the city. planned,” he said. Kiğılı CEO Hilal Suerdem The store will also said Azerbaijan is a country contribute to Tur- where consumer demand key’s brand value and is high. “There is a great promote side sectors, potential for Turkish investors Çalışkan added. Turkey here,” he said. hopes to boost its furni- “Our goal now is to increase ture exports from $3.2 sales points in the Balkans billion to $3.7 billion as and the Middle East. In 2020, of the end of this year.

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TRANSPORT MANUFACTURE SPORT ISTANBUL AIRPORT Steel Giant Kardemir SERVES OVER Begins Producing Train 40 MLN PASSENGERS Wheels Istanbul Airport URKISH IRON AND STEEL wheel, which is manufactured welcomed over 40 T GIANT KARDEMIR has from a half-ton of special steel, million air passengers started producing locally-made weighs 370 kilograms. Before we since its opening train wheels to prevent the need for started to produce, its cost was last year, Minister imports, the head of the company around 1,000 euros (USD1,112). of Transport and said. “Turkey will stop imports of Currently, its costs is around 600 Infrastructure Cahit railway wheels in a short period. euros,” Soykan said. TURKISH Turhan announced. We will produce 150,000 wheels He also stressed that the firm A total of 252,795 and become an exporter within two will be able to produce 200,000 DIVER ŞAHIKA flights (63,856 years,” Hüseyin Soykan, the general wheels annually. Kardemir aims to ERCÜMEN domestic and 188,939 manager of the firm, told. manufacture imported products international) have Only 15 companies produce to boost the country’s industry and BREAKS taken off and landed railway wheels globally, which economy, he said. at the airport, Turhan need high technology and The company’s production range WORLD said . engineering. Kardemir became also includes billets, wire rods, hard RECORD Istanbul Airport, the 16th, he noted. “A train profiles, rebar and round bars. National sportswoman whose first phase and world record-holder officially opened in diver Şahika Ercümen October 2018, took broke the 90-meter over air traffic from the women’s cave diving former main Atatürk (without fins) world Airport on April 6. The record at the Gilindire airport is projected Cave in Aydıncık, a town to serve 200 million in southern Turkey’s passengers annually Mersin on Oct. 28. with a full capacity The cave was after the completion of discovered by a shepherd all four phases with six in 1999 and dates back runways by 2028. to the Ice Age. Ercümen It is set to become said she wanted to break a global aviation hub the record and dedicate hosting more than 100 it to “Mehmetçik,” an airlines and flights to TRANSPORT affectionate name for over 300 destinations Turkish soldiers. around the world. Railway Cooperation with The 34-year-old diver trained for the record Ethiopia attempt at a swimming pool in Mersin before she Turkey and Ethiopia signed a ceremony in the capital Ankara. started training in the memorandum of understanding Uygun underlined that the two cave itself. (MoU) to further enhance countries formed deep relations in An asthma patient in cooperation in the railway sector. the field of railway industry and her childhood, Ercümen “We intend to share Turkish construction. went on to break and set State Railways’ (TCDD) Sintayehu Woldemichael, several records, including experience of 163 years with the CEO of Ethiopian Railway the women’s freshwater Ethiopia to support the country, Corporation, said infrastructure free-diving world record thanks to the new deal,” Ali development, transportation, last year when she dived Ihsan Uygun, general manager operation and human resources 65 meters in 1 minute and of TCDD, said at the signing training are priority areas. 58 seconds without fins.

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TİM announced the EXPORT export datas during the 5th Regional Council, TURKISH EXPORT BREAKS in Mersin. NEW RECORDS IN SEPTEMBER Turkey’s exports broke the record of the month, September with USD 15 billion 220 million on September 2019.

urkish Exporters First 9 months of the year “We are experiencing an creates opportunities for T Assembly (TİM) export reached to USD 132.5 erratic market balance and the record numbers. Most announced the temporary billion with 2,56% growth an unstable agenda since the of all, we experience more export data of Turkey on rate, on the other hand export beginning of this year. Export sustainable successes as we September during the 5th on last 12 months reached rates of foreign countries improve our price-quality of its Regional Councils - USD 180.2 billion. act as a proof of Turkey’s performance and our value Turkish Exporters Assembly TİM Chairman İsmail fruitful performance in added activities. I congratulate Mediterranean Council in Gülle pointed out to their 2019. Therefore, our export the accomplishments of our Mersin. successful export rates rates are thriving due to our corporations before you. We According to general despite the negative effects exporters’ sagacious analysis predict the New Economic trade system Turkey’s export of ongoing global trade efforts and we are ahead of our Program to bear a great reached USD 15 billion 220 wars, economic and political opponents. Our breakthroughs responsibility according to million in September 2019. conflicts. and digitalizing endeavors the expected inflation and 12 Briefing

employment rates along with current account balances as of the first quarter of 2020.”

EXPORTER BUSINESSES SURPASSED THE IMPORTERS İsmail Gülle declared their ambition to exceed the expected export limit in 2019 and said “Our export family is continuing its growth in as a center of economic development. For the first time in 13 years, the number of exporter businesses is more than the importers. While in 2018 we had 79,773 exporter businesses, this The highest number of exports The highest number of number raised to 83,286. In were made to Germany with exports were made to September, 1,392 companies USD 1,4 billion, United Germany with USD introduced themselves in Kingdom with USD 1,1 1,4 billion, United the business and 38,744 billion and Italy with USD companies carried out export 882 million worth of exports. Kingdom with USD operations. We will work The export shares of the first 1,1 billion and Italy harder to achieve and exceed 10 countries were 49.4% and with USD 882 million our USD 226,6 billion export the first 20 countries shared worth of exports. target in 2023.” 66.3% of the exports. Export out to USD 10,2 million, Gülle followed up by share of European Union in Kastamonu which doubled saying “As Turkish Exporters September reached out to its export rates and reached Assembly and exporter 49.4%. out to USD 10,9 million unions, we are focused on and Trabzon with USD 120 expanding the exporters’ ISTANBUL’S USD 6 BILLION WORTH million worth of exports. family in the framework OF EXPORTS The sectors that brought of “Main Export Plan” Examining the export rates the initial success and and added “Especially, we province by province, 49 increases in export rates were have to consider the 5.8% regions increased their yachting in , jewelry share aim of development exports in September. Top in Kastamonu and hazelnut in technological advances three cities included Istanbul products in Trabzon. as a prime goal, within the with USD 6 billion, Kocaeli meaning of competitiveness with USD 1,3 billion and TURKISH LIRAS USED AS and our country’s brand Bursa with USD 1,2 billion. CURRENCY IN EXPORT TO 175 value. Our projects, trainings The most remarkable COUNTRIES and innovative works all increases were recorded from During the September 2019 around the 7 regions of Yalova which quadrupled Turkish Liras was used as our country are the clear its export rates and reached currency ın export to 175 indicators of the importance countries. Total number we lay on the increase of increased %10.6 in reference advanced technology export.” to September of last year and reached TRY5 million. EXPORTS INCREASED TO 124 Number of firms preferred COUNTRIES Turkish Liras in declarations Exporters managed to carry was 6824 in September 2019. the Turkish flag on 213 countries and regions in MERSIN’S POTENTIAL IN THE September. While the export EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN rates were increased to 115 of TİM Mediterranean these countries, sales to 84 Assembly was attended by countries were increased by Governor of Mersin Ali İhsan 10% and 50% in 36 countries. Su, Mediterranean Exporters PHOTOGRAPH BYLOREM IPSUM PHOTOGRAPH NOVEMBER 2019 ISSUE 76 The Turkish Perspective 13

TİM WOMEN’S COUNCIL IN NETHERLANDS Turkey Exporters Council is continuing its endeavors to help women entrepreneurs willing to set sail to new markets. TİM Women’s Council members visited the Netherlands in between 9-12 October in this context. The program is aimed to create new business opportunities and expand Union representative and technological products export the market share between prominent business people in Mersin were worth USD the two countries. B2B discussions took place with the of the region. The Assembly 20 million with a 1.1% share EXPEDIENT LOANS TO attendance of representatives aims to address the demands and intermediate advanced EXPORTERS WITH THE of 156 Dutch companies. of the exporters. technological products were Women entrepreneurs held TİM Chairman İsmail worth USD 230 million with COLLABORATION OF talks about the industries of Gülle underlined the a 13.3% share. automotive, machinery, iron TİM AND ING TURKEY and steel products, textile and potential of Mersin, a city textile raw materials, clothing, The loan package introduced to situated in the Eastern TURKISH EXIMBANK BRANCH plastic, furniture, aluminum, exporters by ING Turkey and construction, construction steel, Mediterranean, and said: OFFICE HAS OPENED IN MERSIN TİM collaboration was revised. home textile, dried fruit goods, “Mersin, with its harbor, As part of the program, Under the new protocol, TİM fruit and vegetable goods, members will benefit from the customs zone, railway Turkish Eximbank Mersin kitchen utensils and packing Euro based 1 year term loans with transportation, a logistic Branch Office took materials, ornamental plants a 2.50% interest and 1.85% fixed with the affiliated companies culture and its human into service within the interest rates in revolving credits. resources that developed Mediteranean Exporters and exchanged opinions. ING Turkey General Director within it, is the most Association (AKİB) with the reviewed the protocol which VISIT TO THE BIGGEST CHEMICAL important logistical center participation of Minister of allows the install payment by FACILITY IN THE NETHERLANDS not only for Çukurova region Trade Mrs. Ruhsar Pekcan, credit card and several digital Following the first contact but also the Middle East TİM Chairman İsmail Gülle services and said “We provided in Amsterdam, the program EUR 500 million worth of continued with a visit to and Eastern Mediterranean. and General director of resources to 600 thousand While in 2002 Mersin’s Eximbank Enis Gültekin. Europe’s most important exporters. We are glad to present port of Rotterdam with the annual exports were USD İsmail Gülle underlined the a far more advantageous package attendance of Deventer Consul 320 million but increased importance and essentiality now. We are also introducing General Tuna Yücel Modrak to USD 1,7 billion as of of opening an Eximbank better consumer loans to the and Rotterdam Commercial employees of these companies.” 2018. These numbers branch office by indicating Attache Tarık Gençosmanoğlu. TİM Chairman İsmail Gülle The program was concluded are an all-time record for the increase of exports of said “With the normalization with a study visit to the . 3.3% of Mersin and the surrounding of our macro conditions, we biggest chemical facility in the our country’s exports were provinces. expect more and more exporters Netherlands, Arkem Chemicals’ of advanced technological Eximbank contributed to reap the benefits of this RBF facility. The facility is a products in 2018. We export USD 1 out of every USD 4 protocol and every export to Dutch-Turkish joint investment assist our country’s economy in and the company continues intermediate advanced worth of export in 2018. The a positive way, paving the way its operations in 7 different technological devices by over numbers are expected to to a transformation.” countries. 34% share. Our advanced increase. PHOTOGRAPH BYLOREM IPSUM PHOTOGRAPH 14 Briefing

Turkic Council’s this year’s theme was focused on “Reinforcing Small and Medium Sized Businesses’’.

MEET-UP place since the establishment of the Council and said “Azerbaijan will take over this term’s chairmanship of TURKIC COUNCIL STRENGTHENS Turkic Council as of today. Uzbekistan attended the 7th Turkic Council Heads of State Azerbaijan will continue Summit which took place in Baku, capital of Azerbaijan, as a its efforts through greater “full member’’. cooperation and collaboration within our countries.”

NAZARBAYEV: “A NEW PAGE OPENS RESIDENT OF Organization of Turkic Culture “UZBEKISTAN REINFORCED OUR IN THE BOOK OF HISTORY” P AZERBAIJAN Ilham (TÜRKSOY), Turkic Academy ORGANIZATION” Founder President of Aliyev hosted the 7th and Turkic Culture and President of Azerbaijan Kazakhstan Nazarbayev Cooperation of Turkish Heritage Foundation. Ilham Aliyev conveyed his stated that the Turkic Council Speaking Countries (Turkic Turkic Council assembles thanks to Kyrgyzstan for their is experiencing a successful Council) Summit with the with a different theme every successful chairmanship in development process and that attendance of President of year. Energy, logistics and the previous term. Aliyev also seeing the union between Republic of Turkey Recep transportation were centered congratulated Uzbekistan Turkic nations contents him. Tayyip Erdoğan, founder in the previous years. This for their engagement with Expressing their satisfaction President of Kazakhstan year’s theme was focused the Turkic Council and he of Uzbekistan’s full membership Nursultan Nazarbayev, on “Reinforcing Small and emphasized that this decision and Hungary’s observer President of Kyrgyzstan Medium Sized Businesses’’. will strengthen the Council membership, Nazarbayev Sooronbay Ceenbekov and World Turkic Business Council and its collaboration between continue his speech by saying: President of Uzbekistan was held in the framework the member states. Aliyev “A new page opens in Şhavkat Mirziyoyev. Hungary of this theme with the accentuated that the Turkic the book of history. Turkic attended the Turkic Council participation of Turkic Council Council merges the common Council gained a significant as an observer state along members’ heads of chamber of history and culture of the political and economic with Deputy President commerce and industry. associated countries and popularity. We also increased of Turkmenistan Pürli 10th anniversary of stated that the cooperation our integration with the Agamuradov and several Nakhchivan Agreement, with Turkic speaking Turkic World. Interaction representatives of international which built the pillars of the countries was an utmost between Turkic states is on a organizations such as organization, and the presence priority for Azerbaijan’s whole new level.” Parliamentarian Assembly of of Uzbekistan as a full member, foreign policy. Nazarbayev pointed out Turkish Speaking Countries emphasized the importance of Aliyev stated that several the deep roots of the Turkic (TÜRKPA), International this year’s meeting. important developments took civilization and said “Our PHOTOGRAPH BYLOREM IPSUM PHOTOGRAPH NOVEMBER 2019 ISSUE 76 The Turkish Perspective 15

The title ‘’Turkic Council’s Honorary Chairman for Life’’ was presented to the Nursultan Nazarbayev at the meeting. Photo credit: elbasy.kz.

President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev said Uzbekistan’s embargo imposed on Cypriot accession to the Turkic Council Turks should also be lifted. will facilitate strengthening of the Turkic world integration. MIRZIYOYEV: “A HISTORICAL DAY union could be defined with FOR UZBEKISTAN” the words ’rebirth’ and ‘trust’. President of Uzbekistan Also the word ‘fraternity’ Mirziyoyev defined the means a whole lot to me” occasion as a “historical day” for Uzbekistan and mentioned ERDOĞAN: “LET’S LIFT THE the significance of developing COMMERCE TARIFFS BETWEEN US” strong economic ties between President of the Republic the Turkic Union. He also of Turkey stated that the touched upon the latest historical summit is of great successes of Uzbek economy. importance. “Organizations Mirziyoyev reminded that like Turkic Council are 40% of the Council members’ stepping up in the world populations consisted of politics. We wish to have the young people and suggested Turkic Council as an observer the establishment of Young organization in United Entrepreneurs Forum and Nations General Assembly TURKIC COUNCIL’S BUSINESS FORUM offered its first meeting be set (UNGA) and Organization of in Uzbekistan. Islamic Cooperation (OIC).” Hungarian Prime Minister Erdoğan underlined the Viktor Orban stated their importance of economic wish to play a key role on growth of the member states the approach between the “We have to take measures European Union and Turkic against the pressure put on Council and affirmed that the our economies by foreign office in Budapest will lead currencies. I wish to underline this effort. our emphasis on the usage of local currencies in commercial AZERBAIJAN TO ADMINISTER THE activities. The tariffs are the TURKIC COUNCIL IN THE NEW TERM biggest obstacle on our trade. The title ‘’Turkic Council’s Chairman reflected on We have to lift the commerce Turkish Chamber of Commerce Honorary Chairman for and Industry’s second Business the perspective regarding tariffs between us as the Forum was held in Baku on the the current trade relations Life’’ was presented by Turkic Council”. He also 14th October 2019. Over 500 between member states, the Ilham Aliyev to the founder thanked the support for the business people attended the numbers involved and the President of Kazakhstan ongoing operation of Turkey forum from Turkic Speaking possible future collaborations. Nursultan Nazarbayev for his The parties mentioned the in Syria. Countries and Hungary. tremendous contributions Republic of Azerbaijan Deputy importance of making the “It is a crucial part of our Minister of Economy Berdibek customs regulations easier and on bringing the Turkic World union to support each other Saparbayev, Hungarian Foreign lifting the commerce tariffs. together. for our national intentions. Relations and Trade Minister After a presentation regarding In the closing session of the possible investments on The Armenian invasion on Peter Szijarto, Turkic Council the summit, a communiqué Secretary General Baghdad member states, several B2B Azerbaijani soil forced a Amreyev, Republic of Uzbekistan discussions took place. A supporting Turkey’s Operation million of our brethren to Investment and Foreign Trade number of MOA’s were signed Peace Spring was agreed upon. live as outcasts. We will do Minister Sardor Umurzakov and between the member states’ The chairmanship of Turkic everything we can to assure Turkish Chamber of Commerce governmental, financial and Council was taken over by commercial organizations. the peaceful resolution to and Industry Chairman Rıfat Azerbaijan. Hisarlıkçıoğlu addressed the The Chamber of Commerce Nagorno-Karabakh crisis, attenders. Ministers, Secretary and Industry organizations Aliyev announced the next regarding the territorial Generals and Chamber of of Uzbekistan and Hungary year’s summit will be held in integrity of Azerbaijan.” said Commerce and Industry joined the TCCI of Turkey. Turkey, by the suggestion of Erdoğan and stated that the President Erdoğan. PHOTOGRAPH BYLOREM IPSUM PHOTOGRAPH 16 Briefing

“WE ASSEMBLED THE G20 OF JEWELRY INDUSTRY IN ISTANBUL” Board Chairman of Jewellery Exporters Union Mustafa Kamar started his speech by indicating the fact that 8th ASEAN Conference being held in Istanbul, the bridge between continents, is significant because the West and the East converges this close for the first time ever. He asked why countries are not constructing a modern Silkroad and underlined that they take great heed of the Conference. “We will analyze our current relations with the leading countries of jewelry industry throughout the conference and set sail to new business partnerships’’ said Mustafa JEWELRY Kamar and further stated: “Turkey has a population of 80 million, GDP of USD 784 USD 500 million worth billion and export volume of USD 168 billion worth is 4 hours of flight away to the East JEWELRY INDUSTRY MEETS which has a population of 1,2 billion and USD 24 trillion GDP. This makes Turkey the IN ISTANBUL only real bridge between the East and the West. We’re one Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), considered of the strongest players in the to be the G20 of jewelry industry, holds its Gems and Jewellery game with our 35 thousand Association Conference in Istanbul for the first time. retail stores, 6 thousand manufacturers and a thousand exporters along with 2 refineries URKISH JEWELLERY and Jewellery Association with LBMA certificate. We’re TEXPORTERS Union Conference Suttipong positioned as one of the largest hosted the 8th ASEAN Gems Damrongsakul and the 5 markets along with , and Jewellery Association Board Chairman of Jewellery China, USA and Russia; one of Conference in Istanbul Exporters Union Mustafa the largest exporters along with for the first time, with the A total of over 100 delegates Kamar and various other India and China and one of the help of Turkey Promotion from 37 countries participated executives of the industry. largest manufacturer/exporters in the 8th ASEAN Conference. Group. Delegates from along with Italy and China. Southeast Asian countries Turkey has a volume of USD such as Brunei, Cambodia, 4,4 billion jewelry export which Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, saw a 36% increase lately, USD Philippines, , 2,5 billion worth of export in the Vietnam and a total of framework of external trading over 100 delegates from 37 regime and USD 3,5 billion countries participated in tourism export. We’re attending the 8th ASEAN Conference to jewelry fairs in Vicenza, Hong along with Turkish Deputy Kong, Moscow, Dubai and USA Minister of Trade Rıza Tuna along with making visits to Turagay, Chairman of Turkish Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Miami Exporters Assembly İsmail and we’re trying our best to Gülle, Chairman of Gems achieve our goals as a country.” PHOTOGRAPH BYLOREM IPSUM PHOTOGRAPH NOVEMBER 2019 ISSUE 76 The Turkish Perspective 17

“COMMERCE SHOULD BE MADE “Regarding the market activities easier by adopting EASIER VIA GOLD” potential, we are running gold, also used as a winning “The fact that we have a limited intensive and eligible tool in the trade wars, and saying and a limited export projects to better advertise make a huge leap towards the capacity in the jewelry industry the quality and design of our usage of Swift. We need to act troubles us” said Kamar and products. We plan to carry hastily and increase awareness continued by saying: out the structure of Turkish of the jewelry industry, create “While ASEAN countries, Trade Centers which we commissions to legalize the populated by approximately began implementing in process and collaborate with the 650 million people, imports a London and Dubai to other governments.” total of USD 4,1 billion worth countries that bear great of jewelry; Turkey makes commercial potentials. “OUR EFFORTS WILL HELP THE a purchase of only USD We focus on the ASEAN DEVELOPMENT OF BETTER JEWELRY Chairman of Turkish 45 million worth. In order Exporters Assembly, region which is an obvious MARKETS” to increase our export as a İsmail Gülle was Chairman of Gems and Jewel- also attended to the candidate to become the country, we need to express the conference. new center of the sector lery Association Conference contents of FTA (Free Trade concerning the growing Suttipong Damrongsakul Agreement) with the means demand” Mr. Gülle said. started his speech by saying: of bureaucracy. We can create “With the strong ties of Gems a doping effect in the foreign and Jewellery Association market by resolving high members, ASEAN Union is import taxes and by taxing officially established”, Suttipong only the labor, in the domestic Damrongsakul also stated: market. Along with this, we “We believe a greater co- can also make commercial operation will begin between the manufacturers, suppliers, distributors and retailers in the ASEAN region and beyond 127 COUNTRIES PARTICIPATED IN THE FAIR with the implementation of The fair held in October 2019 saw a 164% increase of visitors from Africa, new projects. Our determina- 41% from North America, 11% from Asia, compared to the event held in tion and efforts to achieve October 2018. such a goal will create better Middle East and 8% of from and stronger jewelry markets Europe compared to the event in ASEAN and the countries held in October 2018. besides the region.” Union chairmen and After the opening speeches of buyers from the countries Ernest Blom, Behnar Karaşen that participated in the Gems and Prof. Dr. Emre Alkin; and Jewellery Association Conference visited Istanbul Chairman of World Federation Jewelry Show and rallied with of Jewelry Bourses Ernest Blom the industry representatives delivered a speech about in the most influential event “Diamonds Crafted of the region. As a part of the conference, International Laboratories, Natural Purchase Committee hosted Diamonds, International over a thousand young people Diamond Trade and WFDB’s Considered to be one of the top The fair saw a 12% increase from 70 different countries. Role in Diamond Trade” A 5 jewelry fairs, Istanbul Jewelry in foreign participation Skillful and young designers speech was made afterwards, by displayed the 2020 fashion Show assembled its shareholders compared to its previous International Projects Director with its second organization. organization in October 2018. trends in Designer Market. Istanbul Jewelry Show – October Istanbul Jewelry Show March Countries that had a 96% of Nadir Metal Rafineri Behnar 2019, coordinated for the and October fairs renewed share in the USD 88 billion Karaşen. Later on, a 49th time this year by Informa its record by receiving more worth world jewelry import presentation was made by Markets, hosted over 800 than 50 thousand jewelry and a 97% combined share in the USD 110 billion worth Scholar, Economist and Writer companies and brands from 20 buyers in 2019. The fair holds Prof. Dr. Emre Alkin about different countries and 20,172 a significant place in the USD world jewelry export offered industry professionals. 6 billion export goal of Turkish a great opportunity for the “Trade Wars, Expectations and jewelry industry. The fair held market diversity in Turkey. The The Future of Economy”. th in October 2019 saw a 164% 50 organization of Istanbul increase of visitors from Africa, Jewelry Show will be held in th th 41% from North America, between the 19 and 20 of 11% from Asia, 10% from the March 2020. PHOTOGRAPH BYLOREM IPSUM PHOTOGRAPH 18 Briefing

“With the paradox always emphasized by Fernando Pessoa, our celebrated poet, we are multiple, being authentic, we favor diversity but also individuality, we are flexible as well as determined.”

INTERVIEW When it comes to Portugal, I think everyone visualizes a cultural country that has traces from many PORTUGAL: MARVELOUS geographies of the world. A little European, a little Latin, a little Mediterranean, a little Arab ... How do you define IMPERFECTION yourself and your country in ‘‘Portugal accepts itself the way it is, a people amongst peoples. its most refined form? That travelled around the world to take the measure of its Paula Leal Da Silva: Your question is related marvelous imperfection.” to a critical, and most By Eduardo Lourenço interesting aspect of any country’s essence – its BY TAMER IŞITIR identity. Eduardo Lourenço, HE DEFINITION YOU read above belongs If you’re taking travelers and sailors’ souls an eminent Portuguese T to Eduardo Lourenço, a philosopher behind you, your journey calls for romance. philosopher, had said, from Portugal- famous with its sailors. Mrs. Ambassador often refers to philosophers “confined in a modest Explaining life as black and white was and poets when she talks about her country. corner (…), Portugal accepts the habit of old times. Seas saved sailors In this way, you understand how fantastic itself the way it is, a people and sailors saved their communities from the cultural wealth of Portugal is. If the amongst peoples. That this cliché. We talked about this “marvelous diplomatic language were always full of such travelled around the world imperfection” which makes Portugal rich elements, our world would become maybe not to take the measure of its enough to see the colors ‘between’ black and romantic but probably more peaceful and marvelous imperfection’’. So if white and to have a happy life with them- with harmonious. I were to describe my country, the Portuguese Ambassador to Ankara, Paula Let’s leave the word to the distinguished I would echo this idea – we Leal Da Silva. Ambassador without further ado. are a marvelous imperfection. PHOTOGRAPH BYLOREM IPSUM PHOTOGRAPH NOVEMBER 2019 ISSUE 76 The Turkish Perspective 19

Portugal is a nation of sailors Mrs. Da Silva with Turkish that achieved the wonder of President Recep discovering the world, the Tayyip Erdoğan in Presidency first step for the globalization, Complex, Ankara. in the XV century. On the other hand, we are also a country of emigrants, valiant people who left their home in search of other cultures and other ways of life, perfectly adjusting themselves to their new communities and still managing to keep their uniqueness, as Portuguese. These features describe situated of Portugal) is a us better that any other tryptic concept in which and they are probably the Salazar’s dictatorship founded reason why the Portuguese its doctrine. In itself, there is people comprehend others, nothing wrong about any of valuing dissimilar cultures. these notions. The Portuguese Consistent, in a way, with the adore Football, as the Turkish paradox always emphasized people do, and Fado represents by Fernando Pessoa, our a very meaningful feature of celebrated poet, we are our poetic identity. In addition, multiple, being authentic, Fátima is a devotion place, and we favor diversity but also although Portugal is a secular individuality, we are flexible state, and very much respects as well as determined. all religions and believes, our For almost 900 years of Recent history has recorded doors are, of course, open to the independence, as one of the Portugal with a code, as well millions of pilgrims that visit oldest countries in Europe, “The voice of Portugal as many other countries. Fátima every year. Therefore, Portugal, from its European in the international “3F”, which describes coming back to your question, westernmost corner, has had community is firmly football, fado, and fiesta and the difference is that, whereas the wisdom to design its own anchored in universal ascribed to Salazar, is still during Salazar leadership path into the future, through living culture in Portugal? my country was oppressed principles; we support adversities and virtuous How has Portugal changed by an authoritarian regime, sailing winds. We defeated multilateralism, over the recent years? nowadays, Portugal is broader, dictatorship in 1974 without against egoistical and Fado, Football and Fátima open into the world, a free and shedding a drop of blood. individual perspectives.” (as in the catholic sanctuary democratic nation. We are today a cosmopolitan and pluralistic nation, the Portuguese language being spoken by more than 200 million people worldwide. In addition, the voice of Portugal in the international community is firmly anchored in universal principles; we support multilateralism, against egoistical and individual perspectives. We praise dialogue instead of monologues. We are a place of interchanges, between other cultures and peoples, Europe, Africa, the Americas, Asia, and the Mediterranean. PHOTOGRAPH BYLOREM IPSUM PHOTOGRAPH 20 Briefing

What sectors do Turkish companies are concentrated in Portugal? What kind of activities do Portuguese companies realize in Turkey? How do you evaluate the bilateral trade relations between Portugal and Turkey? Turkish investment in my country has been increasing significantly. The sectors at stake are diverse, namely ports management, both in cruise (Global Ports) and container terminals Paula Leal Da Silva with (Yilport) - Global Ports is Turkish Foreign Minister the lead investor at Lisbon Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu. Cruise Terminal; Yilport has the concession and presently a quite broad manages the container and knowledge of each other, bulk cargo operations at which facilitates the upgrade seven terminals in Portugal; of our relationship. Since I it also owns the logistic arrived in Turkey - a stunning company “Transitex” that is nation, full of history and present worldwide. Other ancient memories, the areas are cement production, emblematic cradle of so many mining, real estate, tourism old civilizations - I have been (hotels and restauration), promoting the strengthening logistics, agriculture, textile, and diversification of our pharmaceutical, gastronomy, bilateral agenda. It has been renewable energy (RE) a privilege to do it while crisis, being today a nation of and ICT. The Portuguese travelling around Turkey. “Due to its success, realizations, talent, investment in Turkey My strategy is simple. For geostrategic position and innovation. We are, relates to machinery for reinforcing our mutual and history, Portugal therefore, and will continue construction, raw materials ties, we have to know each stands as a crossroad to be, an excellent destination for ceramics, engineering, car other thoroughly, sharing of places, cultures for Turkish investments. parking management, paper affinities and understanding and influences, as and cellulose, electronics, differences. Therefore, it well as a connecting Portugal is one of the most textile, renewable energy, is essential to promote, hub between Europe, important countries in the ICT systems and malls in Turkey, the Portuguese America and Africa. world as a tourist attraction. management. culture, arts, design, In addition to numerous Economically The bilateral trade between traditions, gastronomy, as cultural heritage sites; both countries still offers well as our economic merits. speaking, we represent unique colorful wines and a huge potential for Likewise, I take the present in fact a gateway to pastry desserts are famous. improvement, representing opportunity to recall that multiple markets.” What is Portugal’s share in today 1,5 billion dollars in my country proficiently the world tourism market? 2018. Nevertheless, the overcame a serious economic What kind of policies does trend has recently become the Portuguese government quite encouraging, as we are have to increase this share? observing a steady growth Since the 1960’s, my both in exports as in imports, country has significantly reciprocally. 811 Portuguese developed the touristic companies exported to sector. Especially after the Turkey in 2018. During the “discovery” of Algarve’s same year, Turkey was the beautiful beaches. 17th client for Portugal and Nevertheless, similarly to our 13th supplier. Moreover, Turkey, Portugal has much Mrs. Ambassador with both our countries have Mayor of Adana Municipality more to offer than just Zeydan Karalar. BYLOREM IPSUM PHOTOGRAPH NOVEMBER 2019 ISSUE 76 The Turkish Perspective 21

Cruise tourism is reviving cruise tourism, in 2019, will in the world. In 2020 and record more than 1,4 million onwards we will see cruise passengers. tourism trend rising. Especially, Lisbon Port Can we say that Portugal which is operated by Global is the geopolitical gateway Ports Holding is chosen as of Europe and Africa to the best cruise port in the America? What advantages world every year. Can we does this provide for the say that Portugal, which has country’s investment many more ports, will be a climate? luminous sunny weather and as 2nd, as best quality of rising star in this area? Due to its geostrategic white beaches. Fortunately, life country for expatriates. The Portuguese coast is position and history, Portugal the world hast began to Furthermore, we have been 900 km length. Due to stands as a crossroad of acknowledge it and by the considered by the World its geostrategic position, places, cultures and end of the current year, 27 Travel Awards 2019 - for the Portugal represents a influences, as well as a million people will have third consecutive year - as relevant trajectory as well connecting hub between visited Portugal. For we best European destination. as an interesting destiny Europe, America and Africa. are a nation of exclusive Answering more precisely for cruise travelling; also Economically speaking, we landscapes, and immense to your question, the bearing in mind the growing represent in fact a gateway to diversity, geographically Portuguese Government relevance of the cruise multiple markets. Actually, as well as culturally. Our adopted an overall long-term touristic fragment in the my country is a member of history is ancient, our plan - the “Tourism Strategy overall touristic sector. the European Union’s single identity emblematic, our arts 2027” based in strategic During 2018, the Portuguese market, from one side, and inventive; the Portuguese pillars and strategic assets. ports received 1.4 million upholds very close bonds with wines are exquisite and Accordingly, some basic and tourists, equivalent to an the Portuguese speaking our gastronomy appealing. sustainable policies are to increase of 9%, comparing countries/communities in Tourism represents, indeed, be implemented, namely, to 2017, with a total of 939 Africa, South America and a very relevant share of our the preservation of the stopovers. Likewise, during Asia, on the other side. economy, being the first historical-cultural heritage, the past 10 years (2009- Furthermore, our ability to sector of exports. In 2018, it the improvement of urban 2018), the number of cruise create bridges, to promote counted for 51,5% of services’ rehabilitation, the restoration ships’ passengers through compromises and dialogue, exports. In terms of revenues and revitalization of natural national ports increased by our political stability and tourism corresponds to 8,2% and rural patrimony, 52%, with a surge of 31% in safety (3rd safest country in of the national GDP. In 2018, the development of the terms of stopovers. Moreover, the world) plus the high level my country was awarded the economy of the sea, as well throughout the first half of of training and knowledge of most relevant international as the restructuration and 2019, the Portuguese ports the Portuguese working force, prizes, ranking as 4th in diversification of touristic registered 720.529 cruise are critical elements for the global peace index and offer. visitors. It is anticipated that investing in Portugal. PHOTOGRAPH BYLOREM IPSUM PHOTOGRAPH 22 Briefing

AVIATION A Joint Platform Between Turkish Airlines and UN Alliance of Civilizations National flag carrier Turkish Airlines signs a significant collaboration agreement called “Sport for Peace Awards”, with UNAOC, the leading United Nations platform for inter-cultural dialogue and cooperation.

NAOC AND TURKISH Secretary General António influence over people is to draw the eyes of the U AIRLINES announced Guterres. The agreement was believed to be the driving international community their collaboration on the signed by the Turkish Airlines force of the collaboration. to a global mission, joining 24th of September 2019. A Chairman of the Board and UNAOC aims to overcome forces with UNAOC with new initiative named “Sports the Executive Committee M. differences by enhancing the aim of bridging divides for Peace” was created with İlker Aycı and UNAOC High mutual respect between and promoting a culture the signing ceremony in the Representative Miguel Ángel cultures and countries. of peace among people 74th session of the United Moratinos. Its visibility has steadily and nations. For the joint Nations General Assembly increased and it has become project under the name of in New York in the presence Culture of peace among a prominent project within “Sports for Peace Awards”, of President of Republic of people and nations the context of dialogue the unifying effect of sport Turkey H.E. Recep Tayyip The unifying effect of among cultures today. and its power of inspiring Erdoğan and United Nations sport and its inspirational Turkish Airlines plans and bringing people

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together for promoting more inclusive and peaceful societies became the driving force. During the project, an award ceremony will be held for the sports for peace and development initiatives selected by an international jury to promote international recognition and visibility, while prominent names from sports, art and business worlds along with opinion leaders will be brought together to draw the eyes of the world to global opportunities and challenges. During the signing ceremony of this momentous development, Turkish Airlines Chairman of the Board and the Executive Committee, M. İlker Aycı said: “We connect all corners of the world with each other The initiative will be a crucial us to reach the 17 Sustainable as we fly our passengers step towards cultural clemency Development Goals (SDGs) to 316 destinations in Mr. Aycı continued his of the 2030 Agenda to 126 countries. These speech by indicating provide an important added connections are more than the importance and the United Nations value to the world peace via just passageways for the unifying power of sports Alliance of this valuable project. As one transportation sector. As the by saying: “Thus, following Civilizations was of the partners of this joint flag carrier airline that utilizes our meetings with United established in 2005 strategic initiative, we are Turkey’s unique geography Nations Alliance of confident that “Sports for The organization was rooted that bridges the East and Civilizations during the as the political initiative Peace Awards” project will the West and brings them past months, we are so of Mr. Kofi Annan, former exceed its goals when it comes together on an intersection proud and happy to be here UN Secretary-General to attracting international point for centuries, we reach today to enter into such a and co-sponsored by the interest and it will improve Governments of Spain different communities significant collaboration and Turkey. A High-Level the social awareness of the and build bridges between for an important project Group of experts was formed international community by different societies and that we think will be highly by Mr. Annan to explore creating a high awareness civilizations with these beneficiary, in the presence of the roots of polarization platform.” connections along with our our President, Recep Tayyip between societies and cultures The Turkish Airlines and today, and to recommend numerous collaborations Erdoğan, and the United a practical program of UNAOC collaboration with prominent brands, Nations Secretary-General, action to address this demonstrates the pivotal role organizations and NGOs. We António Guterres. As Turkish issue. The United Nations of private sector in delivering see this as a highly significant Airlines, who has been Alliance of Civilizations the SDGs by promoting High Representative and mission assigned us by this accepted as a permanent Secretariat are based and public-private partnerships unique geography where we supporter of sports both operating from New York. and aligning the 2030 breathe in over the centuries. on local and international The Alliance maintains Agenda with corporate social In order to properly carry out scale, we strongly believe a global network of responsibility strategy. The this mission and to further that sports has a strong partners including states, flag carrier airline will take an international and regional strengthen our capability in unifying power on different organizations, civil society active role in the this regard, we continue to societies and communities groups, foundations, and communication and media work on various projects by from all around the world. the private sector to improve strategy of the project while dwelling on more innovative From this point of view, we cross-cultural relations reaching vast viewership between diverse nations and and far-reaching options are sure that this strong communities. across local, national and more particularly.” feature of sports will enable global levels. 24 Briefing

INVESTMENT TURKEY JUMPS UP 10 PLACES IN WORLD BANK’S DOING BUSINESS 2020 REPORT

hanks to the reforms of Treasury and Finance, T implemented, achieve- Minister Berat Albayrak also ments in the macroeconomic said that Turkey will proceed field, improvements in the the continuous reform process investment environment, will pursue its activities rising productivity in business to improve investment life, and reducing costs and environment in the fields processing times, Turkey has of company establishment, jumped up 10 places to 33rd in tax payments and foreign the World Bank’s Doing Busi- trade. “In particular, further ness 2020 report. reducing costs and increasing Commenting on the report productivity in business life, Vice President Fuat Oktay said we will raise the investment that Turkey’s primary target is climate in Turkey to the to rank 20th of the index. highest level,” said Albayrak. Referring to the Ease of Turkey ranked 69th in 2017, Doing Business Reform 60th in 2018, and 43rd in the Workgroup led by Ministry 2019 editions of the report.

INVESTMENT OFFICE BRIEFS ASIA HOUSE CORPORATE MEMBERS IN UK a modern economy supported by a young and educated population. Ermut also took questions on the recent developments in northern Syria and said that these will not have an impact on Turkey’s investment environment as the country’s track record is proof of its ability to manage such events. The UK is one of the largest investors in Turkey with more than USD 10.3 billion in FDI inflows into nvestment Office President Arda Ermut briefed participants for global investors. Ermut Turkey since 2002 through I Arda Ermut briefed on several topics, including the outlined four major reasons to more than 3,100 companies. global investors in London incentives introduced by the invest in the country: ongoing The UK is also one of the on the latest developments in Turkish government to attract successful economic reforms to leading commercial partners Turkey’s investment landscape. more FDI, the regulatory support the inward investment of Turkey, with a trade volume During the roundtable environment in Turkey, proposition, having unique and of USD 18.6 billion in 2018, meeting held for Asia opportunities in the country’s strong market fundamentals, which made the UK Turkey’s House Corporate Members, renewable energy sector, and being an international hub for 2nd largest export and 7th Investment Office President the advantages of Turkey key sectors, and benefiting from largest import partner.

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WAIPA HOLDS INVESTMENT CONFERENCE IN POLAND

he 24th WAIPA Investment Office, which T (World Association successfully held the position of Investment Promotion for two terms, to the Dubai Agencies) World Investment Investment Development Conference held in Warsaw, Agency (Dubai FDI). Furkan Poland, from October 7-8, Karayaka of the Investment 2019, brought together Office, on behalf of WAIPA leading investment President Arda Ermut, promotion agencies (IPAs) delivered a speech at the from around the world, General Assembly Meeting leaders of international to mark the conclusion organizations, heads of of the Investment Office’s financial institutions, leading term of presidency. WAIPA political figures, private General Director Bostjan sector representatives, and Skalar presented a plaque prominent economists and to the Investment Office for researchers for two days of its contributions to WAIPA discussions on what is in during its tenure. store for the future as well WAIPA represents as to share best practices global economy. A thought voted for a new Steering investment promotion for investment promotion leadership workshop with Committee of the agencies worldwide as strategies. contributions from UNIDO, Association. the only official umbrella Held under the name OECD, ILO, IEDC, and During the General organization. The association “The future of FDI: the World Bank as well Assembly of WAIPA, held works closely with Prospects, challenges, and as the UK Department of on the sidelines of the World international organizations role of IPAs”, the conference International Trade, was Investment Conference, the such as UNCTAD, UNIDO, aimed to underline the followed by the General Presidency of WAIPA was OECD, ILO, IEDC, ICC, and importance of IPAs vis-à- Assembly, in which the handed from the Presidency the World Bank as well as vis the current stage of the member agencies also of the Republic of Turkey key opinion shapers.

INVESTMENT OFFICE TAKES STAGE AT YASED EXECUTIVE PANEL

nvestment Office IPresident Arda Ermut was a speaker at an executive panel in the YASED Business Lounge meeting moderated by YASED President and Boeing Turkey Managing Director Ayşem Sargın. The panelists, including Mr. Ermut, Bosch Turkey and Middle East President Steven Young, and Shell Turkey Country Chairman Ahmet Erdem, discussed Turkey’s business and investment environment at the session. 26 Briefing

INVESTMENT OFFICE HOSTS OTHER EVENTS A DELEGATION FROM HONG KONG

working group meeting Presidency’s Dolmabahçe A that hosted a delegation Office, was hosted by the of top executive business Investment Office. The people from the Better Hong event featured multiple Kong Foundation (BHKF) presentations on Turkey’s was held on September investment climate and ways 23-24, 2019 in Istanbul in to boost trade and investment order to strengthen the trade ties between Turkey and and investment cooperation Hong Kong. A.Burak between Turkey and Hong Dağlıoğlu of the Investment Kong. Office highlighted the OCT 17 KUALA LUMPUR | MALAYSIA The opening session of advanced and long-term the event, which was held on strategic cooperation between Investment Office Country Advisor Emre Büyükkılıç September 23 at the Turkish Turkey and Asian countries. addressed more than 120 Malaysian company representatives at the Malaysia Turkey Business Forum held in Kuala Lumpur as part of the MUSIAD delegation’s Malaysia visit. Turkish Ambassador to Malaysia Dr. Merve Kavakçı, Forum Host CIMB CEO Rafe Haneef, and Malaysian Businessmen INVESTMENT OFFICE ATTENDS and Industrialists Association (Perdasama) President Tan Sri BLOCKCHAIN SUMMIT Matshah Safuan also spoke at the forum.

OCT 6 SEOUL | SOUTH KOREA

Investment Office, together with the Korea Rail Network Authority (KRNA), co-hosted the second round of its workshops in Seoul to provide further details to Korean investors on the high-speed train projects of Turkish State Railways (TCDD). he first-ever Eurasia disclose ambitions to The event started with the speech of Country Advisor Taha T Blockchain Summit was participate in the booming Saran, followed by the presentation of Economic Research held October 18-20 in market, including a Coordinator Bilal İlhan that provided an in-depth analysis Istanbul, bringing together pioneering move by Huobi to of the Turkish economy. The event concluded with the local and overseas announce development plans presentation of Kılınç Law & Consulting Founding-Partner representatives who talked in Turkey. Levent Kılınç and Senior Associate Duygu Doğan sharing about the “blockchain A. Cüneyt Selçuk of the details on the legal aspects of doing business in Turkey. revolution” that is already Investment Office delivered During the workshop, top executives, mainly from large taking place in the region. a presentation on Turkey’s Korean construction and engineering companies, were Hosting more than 1400 ecosystem for early stage briefed on Turkey’s infrastructure sector, track record and attendees and over 70 investments and top reasons planned investment projects for railways, the current state speakers from leading to invest in Turkish startups of the Turkish economy and future projections, the legal blockchain companies, the at the Eurasia Blockchain framework regarding PPP practices, and on legal procedures event saw major companies Summit held in Istanbul. for international investors in Turkey.

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OCT 2 ISTANBUL | TURKEY

A. Burak Dağlıoğlu of the Investment Office spoke at Turkey Energy Forum 2019, where he highlighted the ample opportunities in Turkey’s growing energy sector and the country’s aim to prioritize supply security, diversification, and efficiency.

SEP 26 SEOUL | SOUTH KOREA

Investment Office and the International Contractors Association of Korea (ICAK) co-hosted an investment seminar entitled Investment Opportunities in Turkey’s Infrastructure Sector at the Korea Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) HQ in Seoul. Over 80 high-level executives, mainly from large Korean construction and engineering companies, attended the seminar.

OIC HIGH LEVEL PUBLIC AND PRIVATE INVESTMENT CONFERENCE TO CONVENE IN TURKEY

urkey will host the OIC business circles are present, e.g. T High Level Public the US, UK, and Germany, will and Private Investment also be considered. Conference on December 8-9, The OIC Investment 2019. Conference will represent a Under the theme of key win-win platform between “Unleashing Intra-OIC the OIC private and public Investment Opportunities: policymakers to discuss policy Investment for Solidarity and recommendations that will Development”, the upcoming enable attendees to reach a OIC conference is slated to be vibrant public and private held in collaboration with the dialogue. On the sidelines of Presidency of the Republic of the conference, thematic panel Turkey Investment Office, the sessions in which private sector General Secretariat of the OIC, decision makers and investors and the Islamic Development are expected to meet among Bank Group with a view themselves (B2B) and hold to boosting the volume of meetings with governmental intra-OIC investments, entities (B2G) have been eliminating barriers to trade doing business in the region by in the area of banking, planned. Pending the approval and investment, and ensuring involving all key stakeholders construction, tourism, and of the OIC Higher Committee, sustainable socio-economic and allowing them to make commerce operating in the a “Leaders Roundtable development. informed decisions about OIC geography, in addition Session” with the participation One of the main objectives investments and reforms. to 56 OIC member states, of state/government leaders of the conference is to get Conference invitees are observers, and international will also take place. a better assessment on the set to include a selection organizations. Furthermore, investment opportunities and of businesspeople from a opinions and suggestions Visit www.oicinvestmentconference.org implications associated with range of leading companies from countries where Muslim for registration. 28 COVER / INVOLUNTARY COOPERATION IN THE MIDDLE EAST

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When the 365 thousand of Syrians who went back to the cleared safe areas are considered, it can be concluded that Turkey’s struggle against the terrorist groups who have been changing names and clothes is the start of a new period for overcoming the problems in the region and for the world peace. Furthermore, the Western countries should understand and see that producing continuous instability and chaos is not a policy, but a sign of despair. 30 COVER / COVER / INVOLUNTARY COOPERATION IN THE MIDDLE EAST

TERROR IS STILL A GLOBAL PHENOMENON THAT CAUSES THE DEATHS OF THOUSANDS OF INNOCENT PEOPLE IN MANY PARTS OF THE WORLD WE LIVE IN. ALTHOUGH GLOBAL TERRORISM INDEX 2018 SHOWED A TREND OF DECLINE IN THE RATES OF DEATHS FROM TERRORISM, IT IS REFLECTED IN THE REPORTS THAT THE ACTS OF TERRORISM CONTINUE TO EXIST INCREMENTALLY. MOREOVER, ACCORDING TO THE GLOBAL PEACE INDEX, OUR WORLD IS LESS PEACEFUL AND LESS SECURE THAN A DECADE AGO. ACTUALLY, WE ALL SEE THAT THE AWARENESS RAISED BY SEPTEMBER 11 ATTACKS CONCERNING THE STRUGGLE AGAINST TERRORISM HAS BECOME INSUFFICIENT TODAY. THE ACTS OF TERRORISM CONTINUE TO EXPOSE VIOLENCE IN AFGHANISTAN, IRAQ, NIGERIA, SOMALI, SYRIA, PAKISTAN, EGYPT, CONGO, CENTRAL AFRICA, AND INDIA. DESPITE THE TREND OF DECLINE IN RECENT YEARS, THE TERRORIST ATTACKS OF PKK IN TURKEY CONSTITUTE JUST ANOTHER EXAMPLE AMONG THESE.

In the Middle East, in particular, the terror- stan, which is known by the global public and its ist organisations PKK/YPG and their extensions impact has spread to Europe as well. operating in Syria with the help of some Western countries in terms of weapons and financial sup- Multipolar Europe and Political Instability port caused millions of people to migrate and The reason why a sufficient and common step turned the region into a war field. On October has not been taken in the struggle against the 9, Wednesday, the Turkish Armed Forces started acts of terrorism in the Middle East up to now is Operation Peace Spring in northern Syria as a re- that unfortunately, most of the European lead- sponse to the problems raised by the reflections ers consider the region as an imperialist struggle of the conflicts in Syria threatening the bordering It is becoming evident field, and have made racist, Islamophobic, and countries and the region. Turkey explained that day by day that anti-immigrant explanations. In this sense, the the operation is conducted against the terrorist Erdoğan’s call for words of Jean-Luc Mélenchon, the leader of the groups in northern Syria. In spite of the fact that cooperation against left-populist La France Insoumise, posted on the Turkey’s explanations were not supported in the social media on October 14 before the football beginning, it seems that the call made by Erdoğan terrorism along with match between France and Turkey as “If Turk- and Trump for a struggle against terrorism after the Turkish military ish footballers do the military salute, they must the meeting held with the American committee on operation is not an expect to be treated as the soldiers of an enemy October 17 has started a new period; and it is ob- a ttempt to protect army” reflected the general attitude. Similarly, the vious that its impact will continue for some time. only the people of the words of Matteo Salvini, the leader of the North- The decision made by the committees and the region and Turkey. ern League (LEGA NORD) in Italy as “I am leaders of both countries concerning the struggle concerned about the risk that Turkey’s military against terrorism has become more meaningful attack on Syria may transform into a massacre” with the declarations of the Russian leader Pu- and the explanation made by the Alternative for tin on October 22. The tension and the conflicts Germany (Alternative für Deutschland-AfD) as caused by terrorist organisations such as PKK/ “Erdoğan will release DAESH with the invasion” YPG and DAESH (ISIS) which kept the Middle have been striking declarations. Apart from these East geography under pressure for long years have reaction-based declarations, the warning made become a threat for global peace. It is not certain by Karl Richter, one of the prominent names of how this decision will evolve in the future; yet, at NPD, as “We should understand Turkey. Europe least, there is no doubt that Turkey will repeat its is going through Erdoğan blindness” has been an legitimate call in the global arena and show its example to reflect the differences in opinions. Es- determination to struggle. Besides being exposed pecially, Richter’s question “Where do they want to the terror of PKK since 1980’s, Turkey has been to see the 2-3 millions of Syrian asylum seekers, hosting millions of immigrants that escaped from in Berlin or Köln, or in Syria?” has been consid- the acts of terrorism in Iraq, Syria, and Afghani- ered as an explanation that summarises the situ-

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More people will flee from their countries with the hope for a better future unless the solutions are produced against irregular migration and terrorism which cannot be got over without inter- national cooperation; and civilians and innocent people will continue to face the heinous face of terrorism.

ation Europe is in and the instability of Europe. The definition of the conference in Beijing on October 15 “to return Actually, Turkey had announced many times Anatolian people as back to the right way” after expressing that Turkey before Operation Peace Spring that they did not should stop the military operations in the north aim at expansionism in Syria. Ankara did not the most beautiful, the of Syria was considered as an ordinary reaction; want the terrorist groups to gain strength in the most convivial, the most the emphasis as “Turkey’s operation can lead to south of its borders and tried to take precautions compassionate, and the revival of ISIS” made in the meeting indicated to prevent this. It had often been stated that the the cleanest people the extent of the uneasiness. On the one hand, terrorist organisation PKK and its Syrian exten- recorded by Ibn Battuta China wants the US to withdraw from the Mid- sion PYD-YPG had plans concerning the lands finds its meaning again in dle East; on the other hand, it is also concerned within the borders of Turkey and that a military the prayers read in a that Turkey will dominate the region and rule the operation would not be avoided if necessary. In religious ceremony in jihadist groups. Besides this, China’s promise to fact, this attitude was extremely significant for Deyrulzafaran Monastry provide loans for Arab states, and the commercial Turkey and constituted an attempt to prevent in Mardin on October 20 agreements done with Iran and Saudi Arabia are the repetition of an independent state scenario in by the representatives of considered as other factors that shape China’s con- Syria that had developed “de facto” in and around cerns. In this respect, it is clear that China’s criti- Erbil after the collapse of Saddam Hussein’s rule. minority communities in cism concerning Operation Peace Spring has not It is becoming evident day by day that Erdoğan’s Turkey for the soundness been surprising; however, it is undoubtedly the call for cooperation against terrorism along with of the soldiers involved most obvious barrier against Erdoğan’s, Putin’s, the Turkish military operation is not an attempt to in Operation Peace Spring and Trump’s call for the struggle against terrorism. protect only the people of the region and Turkey. and for Syrians to get back On the other hand, Iran, considering Opera- Furthermore, it will be more clearly understood in to their home country. tion Peace Spring as a threat conflicting with its time that the operation is also a step to stop the interests, was against the military operation and migration waves directed towards the European wanted it to be stopped as it was concerned that countries. However, it is unquestionable that the its control and efficiency over the region would de- future of the agreement over the region reached crease and it would lose its existing gains. Hassan for now and the conclusion of the process will be Rouhani, the President of Iran; Ali Larijani, the directed by global dynamics. Chairperson of the Iranian Parliament; and Javad Zarif, the Minister of Foreign Affairs made a call Global Chess and the Dynamism of Balances for Turkey to stop the operation immediately. The Taking a stance against Turkey’s political attempts probability of opening a dialogue with the Damas- in all the votings in the UN, China has again been cus governance cannot be a desirable scenario for among the countries with a known attitude con- Iran. Apart from this, Iran does not want YPG in cerning Operation Peace Spring. Although the call Syria to aim at Iran’s interests, and wants to keep for Turkey made by Geng Shuang, the spokesper- its success in addressing the Kurdish population son for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in the press in Iraq over PUK (Patriotic Union of Kurdistan) 32 COVER / COVER / INVOLUNTARY COOPERATION IN THE MIDDLE EAST

and to protect its image in the region. Based on the rivalry between the two countries continuing for countries, it is known that Iran has never been and will never be glad with a Turkey enlarging its effect especially in the Middle East geography. However, there will absolutely be a positive role that Iran will play in the solution of the Syrian cri- sis and terrorism, and it will not take the side that supports terrorism. In terms of the attitude of Russia, Erdoğan’s meeting with Putin in the aviation fair held in Moscow on August 27 was a sign indicating that a decision had been made concerning the east of the Euphrates. After this meeting, Erdoğan gave the USA 2-3 weeks, and stated that Turkey would launch a military operation unless their demands were conceded. As a consequence of Turkey’s keep- ing its promise concerning Idlib, Russia gave the Erdoğan’s words which graded, otherized and humiliated. Many West- green light to Operation Peace Spring. According he often expresses in ern countries push their interior problems off on to Moscow, there was no problem with struggling the international arena immigrants with explanations and applications with the terrorist groups in the region on condition concerning taking sides against immigrants, position immigrants as the that the territorial integrity of Syria was preserved; with the oppressed enemies and strangers, and they easily accept de- the real problem was the existence of the USA in porting as an effective policy. the region. After all, Operation Peace Spring has as “Whoever is unfair, More people will flee from their countries with started the withdrawal of the USA from the region; Turkey is against them. the hope for a better future unless the solutions and with the cleansing of terrorist elements, the We are not on the side of are produced against irregular migration and ter- Canton Project so called as Western Kurdish Cor- the tyrant; we are on the rorism which cannot be got over without inter- ridor is collapsed as well. Especially after the coop- side of the oppressed” national cooperation; and civilians and innocent eration between PYD/PKK and ISIS was revealed, constitute a humane people will continue to face the heinous face of the purpose of the propaganda of the Western me- globalisation suggestion terrorism. When considered in terms of numbers, dia claiming that Operation Peace Spring would against imperialism “Trends in World Military Expenditure” report of free ISIS could not be achieved. On the other hand, that produces Stockholm International Peace Research Insti- the Soci agreement between Russia and Turkey not valuelessness. tute (SIPRI) highlighted that the global military only confirmed that the diplomatic and military expenditure in 2018 increased 2.6 percent com- developments are subject to changes any time, but pared to 2017 and reached USD 1 trillion 822 also kindled the hope to provide territorial integrity billion. In addition, according to the State of Food and political union. The explanation made by the Security and Nutrition in the World 2019 Report Minister of Foreign Affairs, Çavuşoğlu, as “Our aim published by the United Nations, 821 millions of is to make sure there are no terrorists within 444 people face hunger threat. Furthermore, the re- kilometres from the east of the Euphrates to the port published by the United Kingdom-based Iraq border. We are sorting some part of it with the charity organisation Oxfam revealed that the total USA, and we will sort some part of it with Russia” fortune of the richest 26 people equals to the for- indicated the balances in the region and the diplo- tune of half of the population of the world. In this macy carried out by Turkey. sense, it seems possible that the world will face new conflicts besides the existing problems un- The Future of Terrorism and Irregular Migration less a determined struggle is waged against unfair Actually, how to react against terrorism and refu- global income distribution as much as armament. gees is a common exam and problem for human- ity. Irregular migration, violence, and terrorism Can Turkey Be a Model? are problems that have feedbacks on each other; As a matter of fact, the Anatolian geography host- yet, the question of who creates these problems is ing numerous immigrants for centuries with its another topic for discussion. It is not the refugees geopolitical position and tolerance and Turkey’s that cause irregular migration; on the contrary, stance on terrorism and migration embody a they are, in fact, the victims of this end result. deeper message and experiences beyond being a Moreover, terrorism and the predatory under- model for the Western world. Embracing the ones standing of the imperialist policies drive many as a port of refuge, respecting and protecting the people to forced migration; these people are de- culture and the identity of the immigrants, and

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Nations Department of Economic and Social Af- fairs (DESA), the total number of refugees and immigrants in Turkey has reached 5 million 678 thousand 800 by 2019. Taking into consideration that the number of refugees and immigrants in Turkey in 1990 was 1 million 163 thousand 700 based on the data from the same institute, no one can deny that the problems raised by global ine- qualities are increasing incrementally. According to the data from the Ministry of Internal Affairs Migration Management, the increase in the num- ber of Syrians with a Temporary Protected Status is a significant sign indicating that refugee crisis still continues. The number of registered Syrians in Turkey has reached 3 million 674 thousand 588 by 10 October 2019, with an increase of 8 thousand 529 people compared to the previous perceiving differences as richness, the Anatolian However, it is month. 1 million 991 thousand 638 of the Syrians civilisation presents for the humanity the key to unquestionable that the are male, and 1 million 682 thousand 950 are fe- living together. The words of the Minister of In- future of the agreement males. In Turkey where the number of irregular ternal Affairs, Soylu from his speech on October over the region reached immigrants caught in the past 14 years is over 1.3 19 as “Nobody should talk about a bad faith for for now and the million, 315 irregular immigrants were caught by the Middle East; the civilisation potential of the conclusion of the process law-enforcement officers in the first 9 and a half region is much higher than its petrol potential. months of the year; and this number is recorded We will make the geography we live in a safe place will be directed by global as the highest number of irregular immigrants of for everybody” summarised Turkey’s perspective dynamics. all times. on humanity and the geography. Thus, this char- These numbers which should be taken into acteristic of Turkey that has always been merciful consideration by the global community and even when defending its rights seems to be the particularly, the western countries is a short biggest contribution to humanity and a heritage summary of what is gone through in the face of for a new start opportunity. terrorism and irregular migration. The western While there is nothing more to say except that leaders who had approached Operation Euphra- the Western politicians’ strict attitudes towards tes Shield and Operation Olive Branch with the terrorism and refugee crisis push the world into question “Are you going to kill the Christians and chaos, Mevlana’s love that embraces human be- the Kurds in the region?” have postponed the ings from every language, every religion and problem expecting a solution from the terror- every race draws the picture of peace, fraternity ist organisations that they had been feeding. As and tolerance for today’s world. The definition of a matter of fact, the confession made by the ex- the Anatolian people as the most beautiful, the minister of foreign affairs of Germany, Gabriel, most convivial, the most compassionate, and the as “We used Kurds who were the best ally in Syria cleanest people recorded by Ibn Battuta finds its because we did not want to enter ourselves” sum- meaning again in the prayers read in a religious marises everything. Apart from this, the results ceremony in Deyrulzafaran Monastry in Mardin of comparative “eupinions” research conducted on October 20 by the representatives of minor- in Europe by German Bertelsmann Foundation ity communities in Turkey for the soundness of indicate that terrorism and migration are the the soldiers involved in Operation Peace Spring most important issues that Europe must deal and for Syrians to get back to their home coun- with urgently. When the 365 thousand of Syr- try. Erdoğan’s words which he often expresses in ians who went back to the cleared safe areas are the international arena concerning taking sides considered, it can be concluded that Turkey’s with the oppressed as “Whoever is unfair, Turkey struggle against the terrorist groups who have is against them. We are not on the side of the ty- been changing names and clothes is the start of rant; we are on the side of the oppressed” consti- a new period for overcoming the problems in the tute a humane globalisation suggestion against region and for the world peace. Furthermore, the imperialism that produces valuelessness. This Western countries should understand and see discourse of Turkey is concretised and proven that producing continuous instability and chaos with the number of refugees on its land as well. is not a policy, but a sign of despair. According to the report published by United 34 Exclusive Interview / Matthew Bryza OUR NATO ALLY TURKEY NEEDS A SAFE BY TAMER IŞITIR - UTKU KOLAĞASIOĞLU ZONE While the operations conducted by Turkey in Northern Syria against the terrorist elements faces criticism among the international community, Matthew Bryza former White House Officer whom is familiar with the region, expressed his support to Turkey.

Bryza evaluated the latest developments between two countries for the Turkish Perspective readers.

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Mr. President does not wish to punish Turkey and in fact believes it’s in the US’ national interests to have a strong relationship with Turkey as possible, not only in security but also in economics and especially trade.

How does the American public view the military contradictory statements however, come in as operation carried out by Turkey in Syria? President Trump reacts to his political opponents Generally, Americans who are following devel- in the US political parties, both Democrats and opments in Turkey and the Middle East do not Republicans, whom because of the misunder- understand or trust that the goals of the operation standings about Turkey’s military operation in are really the ones that President Erdoğan has set Syria, which I refer to in the last question, are out. In general; in the United States, congress, highly critical of President Trump for apparently academy and the general public that follows these saying it’s okay with him if Turkey launched that sorts of issues there is a misperception that Turkey’s sort of a military operation. He received a great real objective is to take control of a lot of territory criticism from the Republicans and Democrats in Syria and harm all of the Kurdish population of and that is now pushed by people in both parties Syria. In fact, there are even many people who are to pass a new round of sanctions against Turkey. worried or claim that Turkey would carry out ethnic And the leader of the US Senate Mitch McCo- cleansing in some sort of atrocities against the nnell wrote an opinion article in the Washington Kurdish population of Northern Syria. What these Post condemning President Trump for “green people don’t understand is that Turkey’s military lighting” Turkey’s military operation in Syria. So operation in Syria is limited. They don’t understand President Trump has come out with threatening that creating a 20 mile wide or 32 kilometer wide statements about Turkey in an attempt to protect safe zone is also in the interests of the United States himself and his reputation against the criticism and is the only real objective Turkey has along with that he has been “too soft” on Turkey. President pushing a terrorist organization (YPG) away from Trump needs to be careful to do that because he Turkey’s border with Syria. So most Americans needs Republicans in the senate to prevent him mix up YPG with all Kurds in Syria and they don’t from being removed from office if the lower house understand that really the YPG and the PKK are of the US Congress, the House of Representatives, one and the same organization, and of course an does vote to impeach him or to accuse him of hav- organization that the United States government ing committed crimes. I think as each day passes recognizes as terrorists. I think that the policies of it’s increased in likely that the House of Repre- the United States and Turkey are sentatives will vote to accuse the President of hav- misaligned right now. The two countries are not on ing committed crimes in which case there could the same track, neither in terms of their govern- be a trial in the Senate and President Trump is ments and the populations at large. The good news convicted. He could be removed from office and for US-Turkey relations though is that President he needs the Republican majority in the Senate Trump very much wants a positive relationship MOST AMERICANS MIX to protect him. So he has to sound tough towards with President Erdoğan. UP YPG WITH ALL KURDS Turkey even if he doesn’t want to be. How should the contradicting statements of IN SYRIA AND THEY FOR MANY YEARS, I SUPPORTED Donald Trump about Turkey and Erdoğan be DON’T UNDERSTAND IDEA OF SAFE ZONE evaluated? THAT REALLY THE President Trump seems to have a personal like How do you interpret Turkey’s aim of creating a of President Erdoğan. He respects and likes YPG AND THE PKK safe zone as a resolution in Northern Syria? President Erdoğan. Also President Trump does ARE ONE AND THE I, for many years, supported the idea of precisely not seem to want to impose sanctions on Turkey. SAME ORGANIZATION, such a safe zone. I think that it is against the in- He does not wish to punish Turkey and in fact AND OF COURSE, terests of the United States and our allies for there believes it’s in the US’ national interests to have to be an independent political entity in Northern a strong relationship with Turkey as possible, AN ORGANIZATION Syria, especially one run by YPG/PYD and such not only in security but also in economics and THAT THE UNITED terrorist organizations. Speaking as an American, especially trade. That’s why President Trump STATES GOVERNMENT our NATO ally Turkey needs a safe zone without has instructed his Commerce Secretary Wilbur RECOGNIZES AS terrorists in it attacking the Turkish border as it Ross to find a way to increase the volume of trade happened in the previous years. I also think that between US and Turkey to USD 100 billion. The TERRORISTS. the United States and Turkey should be work-

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THE US HAS NOT A CLEAR STRATEGY

Where is USA’s Middle East policy heading towards? It’s totally unclear. At the moment I don’t really believe there is a US policy towards the Middle East. I think there is a general concept that the US needs to work as closely as possible with Israel and with Saudi Arabia. I think that President son-in-law Jared Kushner has been given the job of trying to establish a new peace agreement between the Palestinians and the Israeli government and has been relying and hoping that Saudi Arabia can provide some quite support for Israel and create stability. I think in the mind of Trump administration stability means containing Iran, especially in Syria but not only. Saudi Arabia has been on the lead of containing Iran thanks to the horrible war in Yemen. But I think this concept of a peace agreement is not a strategy, it’s not an overall foreign policy. It is contradictory in that the US seems to support Saudi Arabia, Egypt and the UAE imposing a blockade on Qatar. So there ing together to establish a safe zone. I think that President Trump could be is not a clear strategy. In Syria clearly the US under removed from office and it’s probably good for the US and Turkey, even he needs the Republican president Trump wants to leave militarily and when Russia believe it or not, help to rid the YPG from majority in the Senate to it leaves militarily it will have no real impact on the protect him. So he has that safe zone. But of course the fact that Russia to sound tough towards next phase in Syria (the constitutional commis- is doing that with Turkey rather than the United Turkey even if he doesn’t sion and a new political future for Syria). President want to be. States I think is a big strategic setback and makes Trump has said that the US hasn’t even any interest US look like an unreliable ally and a country that of being a part of the future actions in Syria. And that is withdrawing its forces from the Middle East. I is very difficult for me to understand if that’s the view think for the long run it is bad for the stability of of a US president. Because that shows there is no the region. policy at all towards the Middle East. Under George W. Bush and really all US presidents, there was In what ways will Baghdadi’s death affect the always a desire to try to stabilize various countries by dynamics in the region? increasing economic prosperity and increasing polit- In terms of day to day operations of so-called ical freedom. The US didn’t always do a great job in Islamic State (ISIS/DAESH), Al-Baghdadi’s death pursuing those goals and sometimes used the wrong will not have a major impact because for several tool like invading Iraq. But trying to strengthen the years now he already has not been really leading values of political and economic freedom had always the organization. So the same operational leaders been part of US foreign policy and gave the US some who are alive before Al-Baghdadi’s death will credibility. With the way President Trump however still be in charge. But I think his death will have reacted to the murder of Jamal Al-Khashoggi here in a profound impact on ISIS’ ability to recruit new Istanbul, the US cannot claim to be pursuing those members and sustain morale. Because he really goals at all and therefore loses much credibility. It is is not only the head figure but also the inspiration Turkey that allowed the world to understand that the for the entire movement of the so-called Islamic Saudi Arabian government was guilty of committing State. He is a great symbol of that movement. this heinous crime. And as President Trump who has So I think that the organization of the Islamic tried to sweep the whole issue under the carpet, not State will suffer a deep ideological and emotional embrace the evidence and hoped that the whole issue injury that could debilitate it and that outcome I ALSO THINK THAT THE to go away. I think that’s, again because for President is great for the dynamics of the region. I think UNITED STATES AND Trump, Saudi Arabia and Crown Prince Moham- that all people that are on the side of peace and TURKEY SHOULD BE med Bin-Salman are so central to his vision of what favor the human rights and democracy should be the US is doing in the Middle East, which is simply quite happy. That at least for now the threat of WORKING TOGETHER working with Saudi Arabia and pursuing a Middle the Islamic State is reduced. That being said, over TO ESTABLISH A SAFE East peace agreement. And I think President Trump time the Islamic State can rebuild itself and grow ZONE. I THINK THAT IT’S is deeply mistaken if he thinks by letting this crime strong again. As I said, it has other leaders and its PROBABLY GOOD FOR go unpunished could make things better in Saudi ideology is not dead. So the struggle against this Arabia. To me, that only will make things worse. ideology must continue. THE US AND TURKEY. 38 In Depth / Anatolia’s Underground Treasures Awaiting to be Discovered

ANATOLIA’S UNDERGROUND TREASURES AWAITING TO BE DISCOVERED

MİTHAT CANSIZ Chief Advisor to CEO of TWF

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BESIDES ITS RICH GOLD, CHROMIUM, BORON, TRONA, LIGNITE AND MARBLE DEPOSITS, TURKEY IS A COUNTRY IN WHICH 70 TYPES OF MINERALS ARE BEING EXTRACTED. CURRENTLY, OVER 6,000 DOMESTIC ANDOVER ONE HUNDRED FOREIGN INVESTORS CONTINUE THEIR MINING ACTIVITIES IN TURKEY. MANY UNDISCOVERED DEPOSITS ARE WAITING FOR THEIR INVESTORS TO BE UNEARTHED.

> Kışladağ Open Pit Gold Mine - Uşak/Turkey 40 In Depth / Anatolia’s Underground Treasures Awaiting to be Discovered

> Çanakkale, one of the important settlement locations of the ancient era, has a significant place in mining history as well.

Anatolia, which has been home to dozens of MINERAL POTENTIAL civilizations for centuries, is a cradle of mining With a long history of mining, Turkey (Anatolia) pro- as well as of many other areas. Located at Biga ceeds to host dozens of mineral types and thousands of Peninsula (Çanakkale) and formerly named as “Troia” in mine fields. Currently, over 6,000 domestic and over one ancient Greek, Truva is now one of the most important hundred foreign investors continue their mining activities archaeological sites in the world. This residential district, in Turkey. Besides its rich gold, chromium, boron, trona, which was named as “Ilion” in Hellenistic era, used to lignite and marble deposits, Turkey is a country in which 70 types of minerals are being extracted. Turkey, with ap- have a significant place in mine melting profession. proximately 14 million hectares of licensed mineral land In the times of King Hiram around 1000 B.C, melting masters of this region were sent to King Solomon for the construction of Temple of Jerusalem. Ancient lead particles found in Truva were most probably made up of Balya (Balıkesir) ore. Economists unanimously agree that the first gold coin was pressed by Lydians in 7th century B.C in Turkish soil. “Sardes” City which is located near İzmir was Lydia’s capital and an important gold processing center. The fact that Anatolia has been home to dozens of civilizations from past to present, is a natural re- sult of her having favourable climatic conditions, distributed water resources, arable land, and rich mineral assets. Anatolia has been in a location which conduces to introduction and spreading of Source: Richard Schodde, SEG 2016 many materials necessary for human life in the civi- lizations from past to present. It will not be wrong DEPOSIT TYPES OF TURKEY to call Anatolia as a pioneer in fields such as agri- Complex geological structure of Turkey is one of the most important factors culture, animal husbandry, and embroidery arts. affecting its mineral diversity. Diyarbakır Çayönü copper mine, with its history dating back to 7000 BC (Neolithic period), is one of the most important examples of the long history of Anatolian mining. With the fact that inholding tens of heritages changed the history and having one of the first known temples of the human history “Göbeklitepe” which is listed in UNESCOS’s World Heritage List, Anatolia also sets light to 12000 B.C. This land which is identified by Famous Swiss geologist Patrice Moix as “the fascinating part of the Tethian Belt” continues to harbour numerous mysteries regarding its rich underground resources which are waiting to be discovered.

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within its borders, is located in the Midwest of THE SECTOR MEETS TECHNOLOGY the Tethyan Metallogenic Belt that is one of the (BOLD AND STRONG STEPS) most important belts in terms of metallic miner- Amelioration and reformation of the mining sector al potential. Turkey also holds 73% of the world’s continues unabated by closely following the impor- boron reserves within its borders and is placed tant developments globally with an understanding near the top of world’s marble exports ranking. that it be integrated with the modern world. The Land of Anatolia, which has a potential of 20 bil- e-Mining platform has been developed and imple- lion tons of lignite, is also the homeland of the mented in order to complete the work and service high ratio (Cr / Fe) Turkish Chromium-a brand transactions more quickly and accountably which in the chromium sector. Though there is had not have been manually handled at the General Direc- been any gold production until the early 2000s torate of Mining and Petroleum Affairs (MAPEG), in Turkey, 302 tons of gold have been produced the regulatory and supervisory body of the min- in the last 18 years and Turkey has risen to the ing and petroleum sectors. In addition to expedit- position of Europe’s leading gold producer coun- ing the processes and services with e-Maden, it is try with 27.1 tons of gold production in 2018. In aimed to increase quality and transparency as well. 2019, it is expected to set a historical record with The test studies for the commissioning of the proj- a gold production of around 35 tons. ect is still ongoing, while analysis, design and soft- Turkey’s high mineral potential can be high- ware studies has been completed. When e-Maden lighted with more exploration/research activities. will be fully operational, more than 700 duties re- According to the available scientific data, on- lated to mining rights will be transferred to digital shore mining potential of our country is higher media. With the application of e-Maden, it is aimed than that of hydrocarbons. Therefore, investing to reduce the bureaucratic processes by performing in Turkey’s mining sector with much humbler them in digital environment. budgets will create significant added economic Within the scope of safe mining, in order to pre- value and considerably contribute to the re- vent possible accidents, InSAR project has been duction of mining related foreign trade deficit. initiated. With InSAR Project; landslides that may

IMPORTANT MINERAL BELTS OF THE WORLD A large part of the Tethyan Belt containing significant mineral reserves are located in the territory of Turkey.

High probability of reserves Mid probability of reserves

Siberian Copper Belt Lake Superiar-White Pine District Central Asian Copper Belt

Belt Basin Zechstein Basin

Tethyan-Laurasian Porphyry North American Cordillera Copper Belt Porphyry Copper Belt Mongolian “Sweet Spot”

Southwestern Cordillera Porphyry Copper Belt

East Asian Porphyry Andrean Porphyry Copper Belt Copper Belt Central African Porphyry Copper Belt -Peru “Sweet Spot” East Australian Porphyry Copper Belt 42 In Depth / Anatolia’s Underground Treasures Awaiting to be Discovered

occur in open quarries will be predetermined with the use of satellite data. Possible accidents can be in- tervened in advance with this remote sensing system which can monitor the changes in centimeter scale. In addition to that, mining sites will be monitored in 3D with the numerical measurement data obtained within the scope of e-Maden. By providing a third dimension to the geomorphological data in the digi- tal media, the positioning of underground galleries to each other will be analyzed and possible accidents will be prevented. Besides, error margin and time loss occurred during regular inspections will be re- duced as well. At the same time, three-dimensional reserve models will be prepared with this system, preventing resource loss and providing more effi- cient operation in mines.

INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS, INTEGRATION AND FUNDING Being one of the most demanding professions in the World with intense labor and high investment costs, mining provides the highest added value per unit capital, more employment and qualified investment compared to other service and industrial sectors. National Resources and Reserves Reporting Com- mittee of Turkey (UMREK) has been established in order to institutionalize the mining sector, carry out mining activities in compliance with interna- tional standards and finance mining investments. The membership process to the Committee for Min- labor force, Turkey exported USD167.9 billion in eral Reserves International Reporting Standards QUANTITY OF CORE 2018. The mining sector has a 2.7% share in total (CRIRSCO) has been completed very quickly and DRILLING 1.54 exports with an export amount of USD 4.6 billion. successfully. In this context, UMREK has become Thousand Meter With investments and activities to be carried out CRIRSCO’s 1st member in Eurasian region and 13th by taking into consideration, the revolutionary worldwide. Following the completion of the mem- regulations and legislative changes made within bership process, UMREK has immediately started 930 the framework of the National Energy and Min- certification of the competent persons (CPs) in the ing Policy, above mentioned mineral export figure sector. can easily increase to USD 10 billion by 2023. Being the 17th largest economy worldwide, On the other hand, Turkey has also taken im- 366 with a GDP of USD 784 billion and a per capita 328 345 portant steps in order to continue its exploration income of USD 9.632, more than 65,000 for- and operation activities abroad. In this context, eign-owned companies operate in Turkey. By the International Mining Exploration and Operation contribution of a population of 32 million skilled 14 15 16 17 2018 Company (UMAS) has been incorporated , under the umbrella of General Directorate of Mineral Research and Exploration (MTA) and acquired 5 different valuable mining concessions in total in Sudan and Uzbekistan consecutively.

PROVIDING BASIC INFORMATION AND DATA Recently, important steps have been taken to en- sure that mining activities are carried out in com- pliance with international standards. In order to provide investors with easy and reli- able access to data and provide basic data related to country’s geology researches quickly and ac- > Turkey’s Minister of Treasury Berat Albayrak curately; Turkey’s geochemical and geophysical is also following the maps have been prepared and published. UMREK’s work closely. Besides, a total of 2.5 million meters of core

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its place strongly and more proudly in the devel- NUMBER OF DEATHS oping mining world. AS A RESULT OF Rare Earth Elements Research Institute (NAT- MINE ACCIDENTS EN) was established in July 2018 in order to pro- vide necessary information for short, medium and 87 long term policy and strategies about REEs and 79 83 necessary scientific and financial infrastructure for researchers in different fields and to carry out 36 R&D projects and other scientific studies in coop- eration with public institutions and organizations.

REDUCTION OF RED TAPE AND 15 16 17 2018 ACCELERATION OF WORK AND SERVİCE PROCESSES In order to enable investors to operate in a faster and safer manner; on behalf of mining invest- SITE INSPECTION ments made or planned to be made by public and NUMBER private sectors, Mining Coordination Committee (MKK) has been established in order to monitor 8.088 permitting processes, to ensure supervision and 6.384 6.493 6.536 coordination, and to accelerate related processes, 5.795 where all stakeholders associated with the sector have opportunity to meet around the same table. Moreover, One-Stop Office was initiated within the structure of MAPEG, which aims to closely follow critical medium and large-scale mining > Kışladağ Open Pit investments and to speed up and finalize bureau- Gold Mine - Uşak/Turkey 14 15 16 17 2018 cratic processes rapidly from a single center. These steps will accelerate institutional processes for in- drilling was carried out in 2017 and 2018 to create vestors, saving both time and money. a base for investors and to reveal basic informa- tion regarding mineral assets of Turkey. BREAKTHROUGH IN SAFE MINING To archive data and samples obtained during For mines to be operated in a safer manner, num- mining activities and make them available to ber and, frequency quality of site inspections has investors and to ensure efficient use of mineral dramatically increased. In 2018, 8.088 site in- resources, “Turkey Geoscience Data and Core In- spections were conducted and in return, a 60% formation Bank of Turkey (TUVEK)” has been reduction in fatal accident rates was achieved. established and operationalized. As a result of “Risk Assessment and Risk Manage- As in all fields, our country continues to take ment for the Mines in Turkey” study, launched be- also many important steps in mining area with its tween MAPEG, General Directorate of Turkish Coal visionary and innovative point of view and takes Enterprises (TKİ), Electricity Generation Company (EÜAŞ), Eti Maden, General Directorate of Turkish Hard Coal Authority (TTK) and İTÜNOVA within CURIE-POINT DEPTH MAP OF TURKEY the scope of Safe Mining activities, “Risk Assessment Geophysical maps which are used as a starting point in mining exploration and research have been prepared. and Risk Management” guides have been prepared. “Safety Culture in Mines (MAGUK)” project was initiated in order to ensure operational safety and minimize accidents in mines by strengthening the concept of “Safe Mining”. In order to eliminate environmental problems, to ensure operational safety and to produce mineral reserves more efficiently, a revolutionary regula- tion related to the creation of “Mine Regions” has been enacted and stone quarry fields in Cebeci/ İstanbul have been merged as a first implementa- tion of “Mine Regions” regulation. “Mine Workers Compulsory Personal Accident Insurance (ZFKS) Tariff and Instruction Communique” was prepared and put into effect in order to secure employees of 44 In Depth / Anatolia’s Underground Treasures Awaiting to be Discovered

mine sector. Studies have been initiated for the Per- sonal Accident Insurance, which is currently cover- ing solely the employees working in underground mines, and open quarry coal mines to cover all em- ployees regardless of quarry and mine type.

ENCHANCED ECONOMIC GAINS Within the scope of the National Energy and Existence of tens of foreign Mining Policy, many important gains have been mining investments, more than a decade, that are achieved regarding mining sector. As a result of developed and turned into these gains, number of tenders, tender and royalty operation with local and revenues have significantly increased. While 294 qualified work force, is good > Copper, Iron, licenses were tendered in 2015, this number was indication of well maintained constitutional system, license Zinc, Gold Amethyst increased to 1,218 and 1,248 in 2017 and 2018 and investment security as Crystals Minerals consecutively and as such the inactive mining well as available hard working demonstrate the rich fields have been gained to economy. and loyal work force. mineral diversity of By the same token, revenues out of these mine Fertility of Anatolia will Turkey. tenders exceeded TRY 320 and 250 million in 2017 definitely keep you and your shareholders happy. and 2018 respectively, compared to previous years. We invite you for a cup of In parallel to these activities, with due legislative ar- Turkish coffee which known to rangements the idle mining sites have been revived be unforgettable for 40 years. and a significant growth in royalty revenues has been Mehmet Yılmaz realized. For instance, while the overall turnover and TUPRAG, Chairman of the board government royalty revenue were TRY 20.4 billon and TRY 607 million respectively in 2015, the turn- over increased to TRY 32 billion the government NUMBER OF royalty augmented to TRY 1.300 billion in 2018. TENDERS Again within the scope of National Energy and 1.218 1.248 of the coal fields, 18.6 million tons of additional coal Mining Policy; studies have been completed on new will be produced annually and there will be an import tendering models that will contribute to the increase substitution effect above USD 1 billion per year. of mining share in GDP and to reduce current ac- count deficit by transforming our mining assets into IMPORTANCE OF GEOPOLITICAL high added value by/end products, and increasing 605 LOCATION facility establishment and employment. In the first 294 Considering its mineral diversity and geopolitical stage, tender specifications regarding Aluminum location, Turkey is regarded as a high-potential and Lime production were prepared and tender 15 16 17 2018 country for mining industry. Turkey has com- procedures for these end products were finalized. In pleted its integration to international system with addition to these studies, by/end production tender the important developments from early 2000’s to model studies for lead/zinc, chrome and iron miner- TENDER REVENUE today in highways, airways, rail systems and har- als had been brought to the final stage. bours. Turkey outraced many Middle Eastern and (Million TRY) 323 In this context, the Technology Transfer Frame- 253 European countries and reached to leader posi- work Protocol was signed for the establishment tion with the international expanding particularly of a High Technology Boron Carbide Production in the areas of seaport and airport operations. Plant, of which ground breaking ceremony has Turkey currently has a smelter with anode/cath- been done recently, in order to turn the Boron ode copper production capacity of 70,000 tons/ mine into a high value-added product. 25,3 year, and 186,000 tons/year of low/high carbon Besides, Indigenous coal production, which was 35,7 ferrochrome production capacity smelters and 88 million tons in 2017, rised to 101 million tons 15 16 17 2018 many other ore enrichment facilities. Given high in 2018 and broke a historical record. mineral potential and geopolitical advantages of Again during this period, as a requirement of being LIGNITE our country, new tender models for by/end product a social state and cooperation with General Director- PRODUCTION production have been developed and implemented ate of Social Aids, coal aids have been distributed all Million Tons for further development of mining industry. Espe- around Turkey to the families who were in need. Fi- cially, in order to pave the way for new investments nally, as a result of the tenders made with the purpose 101 and to operate existing investments more economi- 77,9 84,3 of bringinghigh-potential coal fields which belonged 64 cally; amendments have been made in Mining to General Directorate of Turkish Hard Coal Author- Law, regarding various issues such as; state rights, ity (TTK) and General Directorate of Turkish Coal forestry permit cost exemptions, right to develop Enterprises (TKİ) to the economy, eight fields were proven reserves, and new incentives in addition to transferred to private companies. With this transfer 15 16 17 2018 the incentives which had been enacted before.

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NEW VISION IN EDUCATION will be brought to economy with new business AND TRAINING models and financing mechanisms under the lead- Anatolia has raised many scientists like Straborn ership of TWF. As seen in Table 1 and Table 2, there (Straborn of Amasya) a famous geographer who is a current trade deficit of approximately USD 34 lived in Anatolia between 63-24 BC and recorded billion in energy sector (oil and gas) and approxi- the first basic knowledge of Anatolian geology. mately USD 25 billion in mining sector. With Today, Anatolia continues to host many develop- smart and attractive mechanisms to be set up by ments specific to mining and takes steps to con- Turkiye Wealth Fund (TWF), petrochemical, en- vey those developments to the future. MAPEG ergy generation from domestic sources, and min- Academy, established under MAPEG, is one of ing projects are going to be funded on PPP and/ those steps including the modern world education or IPO basis to reduce the current trade deficit in concept. Activities of MAPEG Academy, contrib- energy and mining areas to boost economy. uting to the development of mining sector with The steps taken It is self evident that the Indigenous and Na- its fast and accurate training programs, non-stop regarding the tional policies set forth by the Honorable Presi- continues. mining sector dent of the Republic of Turkey Recep Tayyip Moreover, Virtual Reality (VR) Training Pro- in recent years Erdoğan, forms the foundation of all these initia- gram, which is prepared by using the most are increasing tives and activities. advanced technology in the world, has been the interest in implemented. Unlike non-mobile virtual real- mining business in ITS YOUR TURN TO DISCOVER… ity applications, this training system provides Turkey. With its deep-rooted history, cultural wealth, mobile use and offers modular training under natural beauties, and hospitable people, Turkey fast, reliable and realistic conditions. The “Coal embraces all investors who will unleash its min- Mines with Underground Timber Support “and eral potential. With its untapped mineral deposits, “Mechanized Coal Mine” modules of the proj- stable and safe investment environment, geopo- ect, designed as an operational safety training, litical position and proximity to regional markets, and examination platform through 24 different Turkey says, “I’m in!” to allure you. scenarios, have been completed. Development of Now, hold your breath, but don’t hide your the project is ongoing and the modules “Aggre- excitement. gate Quarry” and “Marble Quarry” are expected For the mineral deposits, waiting to be discov- to be finalized in the first half of this year. Turkey ered with great excitement...Trustfully...Turkey... has a qualified and young workforce especially in mining area. “Currently, Turkey is Europe’s MAIN MINERAL TYPES EXPORT AND IMPORT NEW ECONOMIC PROGRAM and the Mediterranean’s top NUMBERS - 2018* In addition to the ongoing studies, under the gold producing jurisdiction. The current account deficit of the mining industry New Economic Program announced by Dr. Berat Many of Turkey’s large gold can be reduced by mining investments in untapped Anatolian soil. Albayrak, the Minister of Treasury and Finance, deposits are operated by foreign companies. In 2010, Turkiye Wealth Fund (TWF) will invest in Green- Turkey reformed its mining Export Import Deficit field petrochemical, energy generation and min- code and relevant regulations ($Billion) ($Billion) ($Billion) ing projects from domestic resources alone or in to ensure a more consistent Iron & Steel*** 11,26 19,25 - 7,99 cooperation with private sector, domestic or for- and sustainable business environment. Recently, gold Gold 2,59 11,30 - 8,71 eign, on PPP and/or IPO basis. With these invest- mining in Turkey has been Coal 0,02 4,51 - 4,49 ments, the underground resources of our country supported by international will be gradually injected to economy. financial organizations Petroleum Coke 0,05 0,64 - 0,59 The exploration and drilling activities will steadi- such as the European Bank and Bitumen ly continue and the discovered resources/reserves for Reconstruction and Copper 1,21 3,26 - 2,05 Development (EBRD) which has helped underpin high Aluminum 2,16 3,65 - 1,49 standards for the management CRUDE OIL, PETROLEUM PRODUCTS, Zinc 0,46 0,84 - 0,38 PETROLEUM GASES AND NATURAL GAS EXPORT of social and environmental AND IMPORT NUMBERS - 2018* risks. We believe that the Lead 0,21 0,32 - 0,11 mining sector in Turkey will Export Import Deficit continue to grow through Chrome 0,51 0,07 0,44 ($Billion) ($Billion) ($Billion) attractive investment Total 18,47 43,84 - 25,37**** Crude Oil and 3,9 24,3 - 20,4 incentives, recent positive Petroleum Products developments like the Crisco Source: Turkish Statistical Institute membership via UMREK as * Minerals (0,98 billion $) and boron and soda ash export (c.a 1.5 billion $) Petroleum Gases 0,37 14 - 13,63 numbers are excluded and Natural Gas well as the industry’s ongoing orientation to international ** Metal scrap numbers included Total 4,27 38,3 - 34,03 codes.” *** Iron ore and semifinished iron & steel product numbers are used (SITC Rev3) **** Marble & Natural Stone (1,9 billion $) and Industrial Minerals (0,98 * Source: Ministry of Trade Scott Perry President & CEO, Centerra Gold Inc. billion $) export numbers are excluded 46 InterviewIn Depth / /Lorem Enver Ipsum Yücel

Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Bahcesehir University, Enver Yücel: EDUCATION WORLD SHOULD SERVE THE CONCEPT OF GASTRODIPLOMACY

Education world’s well-known name Enver Yücel is seeking to new contributions to the global education literature.

BY ARDA SAYINER

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TURKEY’S CHAMPION in education export, Bahcesehir University is up for training young chefs who will build bridges between cultures, with the biggest gastronomy campus in Turkey. Enver Yucel, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the University, is a visionary leader who underscores the concept of Gastrodiplomacy and brings the gastronomy education with the future. We had a pleasant interview with him about the bond created by gastronomy between countries and the export of education in this field.

What are your have had in another thoughts about the country, then you can international interest get the smell of that in gastronomy culture and country education in recent again. It’s like a time years? machine. Foods and Increasing demand tastes are another and interest in food and perhaps the most and beverage services powerful thing that globally has made takes people back the sector more to the past, such as popular. While the cinema, music and fast communication photography. In this created by the world of context, our country social media has shown is built on the lands the large masses the that were once history, natural beauties home to the dining and culture of other tables of numerous countries and it has also helped with the education given should intend to civilizations in the past. We have a the exploration of their cuisines. The create not only a chef who cooks well world-famous cuisine, which bears fact that travel is not a luxury as before but also an individual who knows his/ traces of all these cultures. Each city and and the individual spends more time her culture and country, and also keeps region has its own unique cuisine and to explore and liberate him/herself, abreast of the world trends, has a good products grown in those regions . Not contributes largely in perceiving these command of the discipline of business to mention the significance of Turkish worlds. In short, the world is smaller administration, prefers creative coffee, Turkish delight and Turkish and more crowded than ever before. So, thinking, competes with himself and citrus fruits as a major export product. qualified workforce is a must to meet constantly improves himself. Otherwise, Of course, the goal here is to increase the needs of the gastronomy world in it is impossible for a traditional chef the range of products that are strong the face of all these hectic traffic and to achieve a global success by simply and globally known, rather than being rush of demands. Today, it is necessary cooking good food. restricted to a certain product range. more than before that such manpower Today, Turkey has the great potential to should be able to make a difference In your opinion, what is the role of gain the broad recognition as Italy or and follow the world. That’s because gastronomy sector in promoting France did in a number of gastronomy the easy access to information and the Turkey? products. All we need is to enhance the pollution created by the information Taste and smell are among the concepts quality of the potential of our human bring along the competition and the that linger in the memory the longest. resources in this field, ensure that our necessity to be different. Currently, the The flavors and smells of a country have specific gastronomic values are branded, problem and need of the gastronomy a great role in the formation of your set up global communication strategies world is based right on this equation. sense of belonging to that country. You and make them sustainable. Turkey has There is a huge demand. But, the may not be present in a country, but the story and brain power more than any winners will be those who can manage whenever you get the taste in your own other country in the world, to maintain to make the difference. In this context, country, which is similar to what you such communication. 48 Interview / Enver Yücel

What is the mission of Bahcesehir University’s in the field of gastronomy? Our mission is to introduce Turkish cuisine to the world and to share this richness with other communities while transferring the technical, cultural and scientific aspects of the gastronomy world to the students at the highest standards. To that end, we put Turkey’s largest gastronomy campus into operation in Besiktas, Istanbul. We have built the state-of-the-art training kitchens of Turkey, using the latest technical and BAU puts Turkey’s largest technological equipment. We began to BAU trains global chefs who will gastronomy campus into train the chefs of the future with a strong prepare not only Turkish cuisine but operation in Besiktas, also the most demanding examples of Istanbul. academic staff by also collaborating with the world cuisine. different chefs from around the world. Thanks to Kerten Hospitality, currently their Michelin-star famous chef Jaume financial earnings. Students could bring Puigdengolas is part of our team as well. in investors to Turkey from their own In this context, we train global chefs who countries. Following the graduation, they will prepare not only Turkish cuisine but could set up a business in Turkey. They also the most demanding examples of the can do business in their countries with world cuisine. We continue our journey the classmates they have met in Turkey. with an international curriculum that Spirit of entrepreneurship arising with combines Turkish hospitality and tastes the cultural bonds adds sustainable with the qualified culinary techniques. economic value to Turkey. And the best part is that this relationship can last a What kind of projects do you have in lifetime. In other words, the impact of mind for the future? service export continues as long as the life As part of our mission, we are on the eve of that person. Another added value is the of a project that will introduce Anatolian one acquired through the parents. Thanks cuisine to the world. We will introduce to the high-quality foreign student the flavors of civilizations that passed There are some long lasting, long-term population of Bahcesehir University, through Anatolia, by emphasizing the values created by service, especially by the parents with high education level, unifying, sharing and peace keeping education. Turkey is no more a country income level and social position improve aspects of the cuisines, at events we suffering a brain drain, but rather getting their bonds with Turkey. An increase is will organize in Europe, U.S.A. and brain drain from other countries. The observed in the cultural and commercial the Middle East. With this project that students coming to our country with the relations of the parents, in addition to the we call “Feast of Civilizations”, we will intention of formal studies spend no less students, even prior to graduation. underline that the relations between than 5 years in Turkey. Not only does it countries and communities can be bring foreign currency to our country As Bahcesehir University, what are developed by means of Gastrodiplomacy. through educational institutions, but the most important factors that It is of crucial importance that also each student contributes to the lead you to success in the sector these concepts are adopted by the national economy with expenses made and especially in the field of service governments, NGOs, educational for basic needs, family and friend visits export? institutions and thought leaders. I am and socialization expenditures. Therefore, Major factors of the success achieved in the opinion that diplomacy achieved there are many different elements of by Bahcesehir University in service through gastronomy is a powerful and income acquired from education export. exports is in line with its leadership in promising method as it addresses both The cultural acquisition from the business education in Turkey. Our innovative the past, the culture and the senses. is much greater. The bond established vision in education, the quality by a student who spent his/her youth in and extent of academic programs, How do you evaluate the concept of Turkey as well as the integration he/she experienced academic staff, campus “education export” in this context? experienced by learning our language and environment in high-standards as well Education export is a type of export with culture, creates an ambassador of Turkey as our belief in the power of knowledge a very high added value. The service all around the world. There are also areas are the concepts that make Bahcesehir life of any product is predetermined. where this cultural acquisitions turn into University a leader. As for the export,

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some of the key factors of our success What do you think about Turkey’s in the international arena include growth potential in service export, in the fact that we are able to compete line with 2023 objectives? with our global competitors thanks to The growth momentum of service export the quality of our education, analyze in Turkey is quite promising. The fact that the expectations of our students in the institutions in both education and other the target countries, conduct market service sectors make progress by increasing researches in this respect, offer the in numbers day by day indicates that service international students the opportunity trade will soon catch up with the power of to become a part of a “world the goods trade. Turkey’s 2023 targets are university” owing to our international quite realistic. With the current growth collaborations and make our campuses rates, there is no reason why these targets the centres of attraction by properly “OUR INNOVATIVE VISION cannot be met. As Bahcesehir University, we matching the Istanbul brand with our IN EDUCATION, THE QUALITY do our very best in an effort to increase our BAU brand, to name but a few. contribution in this ratio and to reach the AND EXTENT OF ACADEMIC 2023 targets together with all sectors. What path do you think that PROGRAMS, EXPERIENCED services-exporting companies ACADEMIC STAFF, CAMPUS What is your message to the students should take particularly in branding, and parents that will prefer Turkey? innovation and R&D? ENVIRONMENT IN HIGH- Turkey is a country of opportunities in the Branding, innovation and R&D are all STANDARDS AS WELL AS field of careers as it is an education leader the points that need to be addressed OUR BELIEF IN THE POWER in its geography. A number of emerging individually in their particular fields. My sectors, including the gastronomy, also aim opinion in branding is that organizations OF KNOWLEDGE ARE THE to employ global minds. Our country is the need to make sure that they build a CONCEPTS THAT MAKE right transition and adaptation domain truly solid brand culture at the local BAHCESEHIR UNIVERSITY A for students from Africa, Middle East and level before taking these steps globally. Turkic Republics, where they can receive a And after that, it is important to take a LEADER.” competitive education at global standards, position which is loyal to the local brand accommodate themselves to the West, make values, but also appealing to the global agreements and carry out business. Our target group. The idea of liberating the markets. But, prior to all these studies, national economy can never be destroyed brand in a way to adapt it to diverse it will also be required to act with the no matter what the circumstances are. This markets, without losing its essence, is a accurate data and grounds. Innovation is an advantage of having a long-established culture we need to get used to. and R&D processes that are not based on economic tradition and firm commercial As for the innovation and R&D, the data, reports or research and detached infrastructure. These advantages, cultural expectations of the sector and the needs from the groups, are far from reality and diversities and global capitals are soaring in of the groups are very important. Then, it bound to remain as dreams. Matching all our country. That’s why I invite the foreign will be required to consider the results of these processes with the export policies is students to study in Turkey and discover the the services to be developed, in the target another crucial process. potential of our country.

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ARCHITECTURE THE CHALLENGER ARCHITECTURE Tabanlioglu Architects’ innovative design is based on their systematic engagement with contemporary architecture.

BY TAMER IŞITIR 52 Brands / Tabanlioglu Architects

he scope of TTabanlioglu’s projects is all-encompassing, from residential to mixed-use complexes across Turkey and abroad, including a wide range of building types from high-rises to museums. We talked about the company’s projects and Tabanlioglu Brand Partner, Melkan Gürsel vision with the brand’s partner Melkan Gürsel.

You make your mark globally known with your The systematic method transaction and receive in architecture opens the international awards parameters of the contemporary for almost all of your fluid social dynamics of society profession. Let’s listen as a transformation of space briefly to the past and and operational fields; adopting present of Tabanlioglu. to the 21st century, our office is Sipopo Congress Center, Malabo We practice the profession working at a scale and technical in a difficult geography, complexity, applying global The newest project Our intent is to be rational accordingly, our experience novelties, with the consultation is always the most and novel at the same time, has taught us to retain the of international professionals of enthusiastic one as imagine the future while balance between East and related disciplines. you have to re-think respecting the existing West, new and old, technology Although the principals architecture in the and the traces of the past. and local values. Moreover, due remain, people and life given context and Communicate, be cooperative, to fluctuating socio-political patterns, production tools- and exchange knowledge and mediums in the Middle East, from computer generations requirements. ideas clearly; learn from each adhering to the principles, we to building technologies other’s experience, benefiting have learned to adapt to the - and methods change so each other’s solutions saves impulsive situations. Our stand does our practice adopts to time and resources. Simplicity, in architectural performance these changes and had to direct communication and our long-lasting relations carry our design to the next organize strategies that allow for becomes the aim of with the third parties, as well steps continuously. To do multiple concepts of everyday architectural product as well. as the clients, granted us the that, we conduct a team of human/ individual expression Any architectural production ability to convey our know-how advisors and consultants of to be realized in newly forming should be functional and to a broader geography. If you diverse disciplines during the contemporary spaces, not only beautiful at the same time, sustain, the reward comes. design process. Establishing in Turkey but also in other and all should raise over the The firm’s experience collaborative practices is geographies and cultures. basis of relevance, to its place, in the modernization of of particular importance Powerful in the region geography, topography, socio- Turkey over the last 60 years on building design and already, we would like to cultural motives, including starting with the architectural construction. realize examples that multiply state-of-art technologies yet method of TA_’s founder good architecture -like benign carrying the traces of past and Hayati Tabanlioglu underline What would you say about viruses- all over the world. existing. Despite the most the practice’s systematic Tabanlioglu’s business Being from Istanbul-Turkey, contemporary techniques and engagement with contemporary philosophy? What are we have the multicultural methods, there should always architecture. Methodology the sources of vision or background, even in America, be something local in the of Tabanlioğlu shows a kind inspiration behind your I believe we can integrate our design, or else the building will of modernism at work in achievements? experiment as a novel smart- be generic not specific. the application of modern Our research and knowledge- local contribution into the Projects should be planned architecture to non-western based approach, instead of the existing forms and habits, a for the future, with the best contexts in the 20th century. fetishism of form, we plan and new energy. feasible approach not only

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financially but also in terms of is situated by the ocean in environmental and life-quality. the Capital city Malabo of We architects are not sculptors, Equatorial Guinea, surrounded we dream and plan spaces by woods. The lacy texture of for the good of people, and its mesh envelop behaves like we expect people are happy sun-break and grants a shady where they live, work, relax interior without hindering the or play in the standards of the other hand, every project is and good building. We are accent of transparency, opening “contemporaneity”. For a good unique, regardless of scale and currently working on projects to the ocean view. DAKAR mood, one needs easy access, function. The newest project located in Turkey, Middle East, Congress Center inspired by time-consuming spaces, safe is always the most enthusiastic Africa, Kazakhstan, Eastern the typical geography and and reliable infra-structure and one as you have to re-think Europe and New York. the natural values, like the of course beauty of the space architecture in the given 1- Three congress centers in characteristic Baobab trees of and environment. I believe context and requirements. Africa, are places for meeting Senegal, beneath which kings architects are responsible to In all our projects, even if it is and negotiations but at the were crowned, parley with create functional beauty where a private investment, our major same time promoting local envoys beneath the shadowy people are happy. concern is to be a natural part and contemporary arts and leaves and branches and trees of urban texture and urban culture. So the buildings mark the central public squares Talking about your globally life, respecting the values of become the honor of the of polities. known architectural the past and existing assets, President, the people and the 2- Bodrum, is our family’s works, what are your we want our work to motivate country, reflecting culture, the second base. Following Levent the most prominent or future. If a building works rhythm and the objectives of Loft, Loft Gardens, in İstanbul, extraordinary 5 jobs? well and the people who use it the society. TRIPOLI Congress and Incek Loft, in Ankara, Every project which is “built” is directly and even who only pass Center finds its expression projects recently the Bodrum a satisfactory achievement, on by are happy, it is a working in clarity and sincerity. The Loft project’s construction is modest building meets the close to completion. Bodrum climatic, geographic and International Airport is one of Beyazit Library, İstanbul cultural references and needs our most significant projects. whilst offering innovative It is a competition project, design solutions for an awarded the first place in exclusive congress facility. 1998, but realized in 2012. SIPOPO Congress Center Planned in the most effective fashion in terms of technical infrastructure as a mechanical structure, Bodrum Airport is a transition point between The renovation of regional effects so the use of Beyazit Library in local materials supports the Istanbul, and of course, Ataturk Cultural environmental harmony of Center, as both projects the structure and made the have gained wide appreciation, globally. construction feasible and facilitated the construction Ataturk Cultural Center, İstanbul process. Although airports are accepted to be “non-place” structures, the embodiment of globalization and super- modernity, Bodrum Airport aims to get rid of the pressure and monotony created by compulsory standards and becomes a special spot, not only for travel, but also significant to the region it connects. 3- Emerging from the vast landscape of Astana, Astana Train Station connects the city to the other cities of Kazakhstan, and creates 54 Brands / Tabanlioglu Architects

“Despite the most contemporary techniques and methods, there should always be something local in the design, or else the building will be generic not specific.”

reproduction, while it is Dakar Congress Center possible! I like all the architectural a symbolic link between works that concentrate on people and country. Like the these values, it would be unfair train stations of the fore, the to name few. monolithic structure of the roof Also, I value solidarity frames the space, as an integral between the design part of the spatial narrative, communities of different reflecting the contemporary cultures, blending together aspects of the new capital of both inheritance and Kazakhstan. Initiated in 2013, innovation. In order to create the construction completed Sipopo Congress Center, Malabo architecture of individuality, alongside Astana Expo 2017. era where people gather. And architects prefer the use of 4- And recently, another more extravert, social people a varied palette of materials kind of transportation project, creates energy that evolves into evoke texture and color, so the New Nassau Port and a richer life in terms of culture, as to enhance the sense of Waterfront in Bahamas, which diversity, trade and finance etc. belonging and harmony with we enjoyed very much the Architecture forms spaces of the place. In this perspective, research part and working on living; the basis of our projects for example, we are recently the port design for Global Ports is respecting the relations with collaborating with H&deM on Holding. the environment, in all terms; a specific project, through the 5- I should also mention the mainly aiming to build a sense process that we learn a lot from renovation of Beyazit Library of community at places for each other. in Istanbul, and of course, people, whatever the principle Ataturk Cultural Center, as function of the building is. Great success proceeds both projects have gained wide with great dreams. People’s appreciation, globally. What projects do you imagination feeds on their appreciate and admire own fantasies. Do you have You are constructing Methodology of besides your own works? any seemingly impossible designing buildings in a Tabanlioglu shows a Energy is the biggest issue, dreams of your sector? wide portfolio in many kind of modernism so right-scale works are what What kind of building countries of the world. If at work in the we need. The world became would you like to construct we say Tabanlioglu is a application of modern the victim of our desires for in the world or what iconic company that determines architecture to non- too much consumption and building would you like to the trends in the sector, we higher-speed. It’s time to rebuild? western contexts in the probably not exaggerate. th shrink our lives into more We concentrate on projects What are the architectural 20 century. reasonable scales, in all terms. to provide an immediate trends nowadays? Where The definition of comfort and presence at its location as well does architecture evolve? luxury should change; because as making a significant urban Architecture is a system and of our love of extreme comfort, and market impact. We are you have to collaborate and capacities will shape the future we shall soon face unbearably keen on developing innovative, adapt to the situation for the for us. uncomfortable world, yet efficient and economically best and most feasible result. One of the big issues in desperate with insufficient, viable design alternatives. Design of the space affects urban life is to make the city irreparable resources. Integrate Respecting the authentic the daily life of people, so you interactive so that people design in consideration of and the existing, I expect that initially make a render of the become truly cosmopolitan; we needs and native values. Use our creative contribution may person living in that space. need to repair the collectivity local material. Landscape spread and integrate more in The contentment of people is of space in combating introvert is also important for both the global order; with our the most important objective. living of modern times; aiming humans and ecology, let it ongoing and future projects at Demand of people, novelty in to re-build the ceremonial and be self-sustaining; recognize various cities of the world, we manufacturing and building informal public spaces of our the value of water, yield to claim places for all people.

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APPAREL For Those who Live with the Spirit of Freedom: COLIN’S COLIN’S is proud to be one of the world’s most dynamic ready-wear players with an open, free and innovative approach.

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in Ukraine for four years straight. For the last three years, it has placed first in the Belarus-held “Year’s Number One Pick” awards, which has been comparing retail brands for 16 years. COLIN’S has become youth’s top pick by consecutively winning the “Jean Store Chains” award, outperforming the world’s most prominent brands. Furthermore, research shows that one in every two people in Russia has a pair of COLIN’S jeans in their wardrobe.

ON AVERAGE, IT GROWS 20 PERCENT ANNUALLY With 20 percent annual growth on average, COLIN’S aims to become one of the most sought-after jean- oriented fashion brands customers, the brand does COLIN’S also FESTIVAL-BIRTHING FESTIVAL: in its existing markets by not compromise on quality provided a 20-percent COLIN’S JEANS FEST continuing its growth in the and diversifies its product discount voucher In addition to its country- next period. portfolio to meet different for their next specific marketing and Tunisia, Lebanon, Czechia, needs and expectations. purchases for all jeans advertisement activities, Hungary, Poland and Egypt COLIN’S is proud to be one enthusiasts who buy COLIN’S also initiates are new adventures for of the world’s most dynamic the global campaigns that COLIN’S. The brand plans ready-wear players with an jeans during the Jeans connect its markets. COLIN’S to invest in all Northern open, free and innovative Fest dates. Jeans Fest is the brand’s most African countries in three approach. The brand recent stride in combining years and believes that employs the slogan “Fits the youth’s vibrance and their has great potential. Your Style.” desire to innovate. This year, COLIN’S interest in these COLIN’S held the ninth markets is primarily driven AIMS TO GROW E-COMMERCE iteration of their annual event by their demographic COLIN’S does not consider Jeans Fest, which consumers structure; namely, their social media a commercial continue to look forward to. young population. platform, but rather a COLIN’S distributes raffle COLIN’S also wants to means to establish genuine entries for each jean purchase become the first Turkish communication and to made during Jeans Fest. fashion brand to become a engage and strengthen its This year’s COLIN’S Jeans global success. COLIN’S is connections with young Fest was held in 17 countries, working rigorously with its people. This is why it including Turkey, to give 40 young, dynamic and creative sponsors e-sports events, lucky consumers from Turkey, team to accomplish this goal which are much-loved by Russia, Ukraine, Romania and it continues to improve young people, and invests and Belarus the chance to customer satisfaction. in their preferred platform, spend three nights and three Following their mission YouTube channels, to days at one of the world’s to become more than a strengthen the brand’s ties to beyond Russia and Turkey. most exciting summer ready-wear brand by making the youth. The brand’s goal is to first festivals, Neversea Festival in people feel better with The brand started its open its own e-commerce Romania. In addition, many its products and services, e-commerce journey in sites in Ukraine, Romania, the consumers participated in COLIN’S puts customer 2011 and founded its own European market and Belarus, COLIN’S Jeans Fest will have satisfaction at the focus online platform in 2012. and then in MENA region and the chance of being offered of all of its activities. To COLIN’S aims to expands Central Asia, where the young festival kits, electric scooters further satisfy its existing its e-commerce operations population is high. and vlogger sets.

NOVEMBER 2019 ISSUE 76 Brands / SMG Music The Turkish Perspective 57

MUSIC SMG: THE TREND DEFINING MUSIC BRAND Providing copyrighted music, announcement and jingle broadcasting to more than 700 companies in 30 countries through the inhouse software and music, SMG is a pioneer in the sector thanks to the technology it delivers and the consistent progress within the last 10 years cuts a wide swath…

Turta has improved the modular sensor mechanism over and over again to improve the user experience.

MG, founded by Gül announcement, and jingle winner of The Inflexion IT DOES NOT ONLY PROVIDE MUSIC SGürer Alimgil, Moris streaming to more than 700 European Entrepreneur of the BUT ALSO TECHNOLOGY Alhale, and Serkan Polat brands over 11,000 points in Year Award at the Business SMG is not only a music in 2009, is an organisation 30 countries is amongst the Awards Europe 2019 among company; it is also a combining music, copyright, fastest growing companies in 120,000 companies. technology company. It and technology in the Turkey. Through the special streams closed circuit legal same place. The company In fact, it is one of those software it developed music, announcement, and streaming closed circuit rare brands that are listed inhouse, SMG provides jingle broadcast in open legal music, announcement, for four years consecutively a store-play service and public spaces. It streams this and jingle broadcast in open in 2016, 2017, and 2018 on addresses to a wider audience broadcast from one centre public places is the largest Deloitte Technology Fast50 where one can see shopping via store-play method, and company in this sector in Turkey program, where fastest malls, hotels, retail stores, in doing this, the company Turkey. growing companies in Turkey showrooms, restaurants, utilizes the software they Today, the company that are indexed. tourist facilities and health developed inhouse. Within provides copyrighted music, SMG was also the national centres at present. Snapmuse – their own music 58 Brands / SMG Music

production company – they each branch of a brand that store. Customers can also be produce their own songs might have 100 or 1000 or updated for a new product in with their DJs, musicians, at any number of branches. the same way.” producers, and sound Organizations are made By pointing to the fact engineers. They install the possible to let them give their that there is a special crew SMG Player, which is used desired messages in public made up of professional to stream the broadcast, on spaces by making the in-store voiceover artists within SMG, the clients’ own computer or music controllable through Gül Gürer Alimgil asserts on a hardware box called the the smart software. “Right after the texts desired music-box. They provide the The lists curated by a to be voiced are submitted music-boxes with software professional team are matched to us by the customer, the and works preinstalled. with the customer target and voiceovers are completed The company has organisational structure of by our staff. Thereafter, connections and authorisation the brand and also can be the announcements that contracts with various catalogue shaped according to different are edited by our DJs and firms around the world. It times of the day and even musicians from our music utilizes different licensing The CEO of SMG Gül Gürer Alimgil the year. The system that department are aired at the methods and if the customer said, “We are so happy to have eliminates repetition through desired frequency and dates. opened our first abroad branch in wants to broadcast popular 2019 while we are celebrating our the brand specific updates Background music and sound music, the company makes 10th year. The United Kingdom is a prevents failures by not letting effects can also be added to agreement with collecting difficult market. However, it will be the music broadcasting the voiceovers. In addition, our new window to Europe.” societies of music and pays management to the initiative we can also prepare referral the copyright fees. In this case, of the personnel of the brand. announcements for Private SMG prepares the playlist SMG provides technical Branch Exchange (PBX) containing popular works. support for its customers 24/7. Phone Systems of companies.” Leaving its signature on an immense innovation, ANNOUNCEMENTS HAVE A DIRECT IT HAS JUST OPENED ITS FIRST UK SMG presents its own music IMPACT ON YOUR SALES BRANCH catalogue on which it has SMG CEO Gül Gürer Alimgil In its 10th year, SMG has been working for years to its says “Announcement is the increased its claim in the customers and performs the most effective way to convince market through the newly production of all the works in the customer in your store and opened UK branch and has the catalogue through its new to make them buy a product.” become an competitor in the inhouse brand, Snapmuse. and adds “The in-store United Kingdom, one of the The music production is campaign announcements most difficult markets in the carried out in six different aim increasing the sales. world in terms of copyright studios in its office. Then, it Increasing sales through music. It opened its foreign provides the playlists made up announcements can feature a office to reach Turkish of these works. desired product. For instance, and foreign companies in if sales are low for a product of Europe and aims to access THE SMART SOFTWARE PREVENTS a brand, sales can be boosted more companies abroad and FAILURES… by a discount announcement spread the SMG technology As far as other advantages that for that product in the to a wider geography. the organisation provides, the In the last place, the CEO broadcast is never interrupted Gül Gürer Alimgil expressed even if there is disconnection “We are so happy to have or the internet speed is opened our first abroad low, since SMG broadcasts branch in 2019 while we are via store-play method, not celebrating our 10th year. The streaming-over-the-internet. United Kingdom is a difficult Thanks to this method, the market. However, it will be our companies do not experience new window to Europe. We quota exceeding issues and produce our own music and they can receive music and we use these works to announcement service in broadcast abroad through our parallel to their needs. Thanks customers we serve. Currently, to this software, SMG is able we provide broadcasting to prepare and stream the service with different music same or different content for catalogue in 30 countries.”

NOVEMBER 2019 ISSUE 76 Brands / Fizyosoft The Turkish Perspective 59

HEALTH REHABILITATION EXERCISES THAT ARE FUN – FOR ALL AGES! Fizyosoft’s “Personalized health service” creates enjoyable treatment motivation for people of all ages.

izyosoft is a provider Their target customers Fizyosoft provides or children with CP as well Fof virtual reality- can actually be everyone balance, lower and as rehabilitation centers, based active video games who wants to live a healthy upper extremity, nursing homes and senior specialized in physiotherapy life, thanks to the easy and and hand exercise retirement homes. and rehabilitation as user-friendly interface programs which are Patients can benefit well as in wellness. It is a with a scientifically from higher motivation, “Personalized Healthcare” tested background of developed by a gaming biofeedback and a convenient system which provides its applications. Special approach especially for homecare program for the possibility of remote target groups for Fizyosoft geriatric, neurological, chronical diseases. The monitoring and home are people who need to orthopedic, sportive system allows monitoring application of the programs follow physiotherapy and and pediatric and measurement as well as creating a high motivation for rehabilitation programs rehabilitation areas. data driven rehab programs the patient and improvement either temporarily such as for physicians. Hospitals can in the performance of after a surgery or all through take advantage of reduced therapy. his/her life like elderly people costs and high-quality care. 60 Brands / Fizyosoft

Fizyosoft is a subscription Dr. İsmail Uzun homes, elderly care centers, has technology based system. It can be management orphan children houses experience, subscribed either by the B2B successfully and refugee camps. or B2C customers which coordinated all stages It may bring of many product enables to create a long- development cycles new approaches and lasting and even increasing and highly experienced understanding to the on cross functional cooperation as well as revenue team management. health business models with its users. Additionally, by focusing on the health since it is a software paradigms. application, it is always open to development which results WHAT MAKES FIZYOSOFT SO in new products as well as UNIQUE? new functionalities that Fizyosoft provides again brings the platform a Usually health services attractive rehabilitation personalized rehabilitation sustainable revenue. are expensive and especially programs can be offered games covering a wide physiotherapy programs are to the patient which may range of exercise programs, COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITY easily neglected or limped. change the rules and targeting a rich variety of Fizyosoft’s motto Additionally, by adding this coverage of the health system. diseases by the support of is “Innovation for solution, cheaper and more Ex: Inclusion of nursing hardware which is brand Rehabilitation Experience”. independent. The system Its current set of games and offers the right exercise for full functionality of data each individual patient. collection, reporting and biofeedback, the solution CORPORATE AND CULTURE allows to do exercises at Fizyosoft has been founded home as well as at rehab on 2014 in Turkey and centers or hospitals by using extended its business to the new technology. By using Germany in 2019 with this system and approach, Becure GmbH (www. physical therapy and wellness becureglobal.com) for exercises are location- and global markets. Their time-independent which is a corporate culture puts the new patient experience. customer first and focuses This approach is intended on innovation to support to be applied to the physical customer requirements. therapy to enable the This is realized by a very realization and follow-up of young team that is highly the required level of activity motivated and results of all patients in their daily oriented. lives as well as keeping their They have developed a cognitive capabilities awake. very effective product to Some potential impacts of support wellness and the product on the sector/ health for people of all geography/ business models ages. So, they’re taking part can be summarized as below: in life sciences, supporting Rehabilitation treatment better lives. Cooperation by the support of this with sales and marketing product may be a part of partners as well as with the insurance policies which global accelerators at an may provide a better patient earlier period would have coverage. Rehabilitation given them a quicker and Similarly the product treatment by the better potential customer can be supported by the support of this and market coverage. They Ministries of Health under product may be a would like first to develop certain programs. part of the insurance a sales channel network in Home therapy market Europe, focused on and services models may policies which may healthcare and wellness change by including the provide a better and then they are planning product within the scope. patient coverage to enter the US market.

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Agenda FAIRS, EXHIBITIONS, SUMMITS, MEETINGS IN THE NEXT MONTH

Today it is vitally necessary to meet what Muslims need in halal products and services, to set up reliable platforms and to have single halal certification standards 28 NOVEMBER – 01 DECEMBER 2019 worldwide. EURASIA SHOW AND ART CENTER - YENİKAPI / İSTANBUL I strongly believe that the summit, that is organized with an aim of improving WORLD 7thOIC Halal Expo halal trade, promoting new Istanbul 2019 offers a unique technologies and making HALAL SUMMIT opportunity to showcase emerging markets accessible, the products and services of and the expo, that would As the organizing committee, we are proud to inform you that companies and maximize their bring together prominent under the auspices of the Presidency of the Republic of Turkey, export profits in response to the stakeholders of the sector, the 7th Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Halal Expo and demands of new developing would enormously lead to the 5th World Halal Summit 2019, organized by Discover Events in Halal markets. important developments in association with the Islamic Centre for Development of Trade (ICDT) Hosted Buyer Program will the market. and the Standards and Metrology for Islamic Countries (SMIIC), will be held as a side-event and this It is extremely significant be held on 28 November – 01 December 2019 in Istanbul. exceptional trade business event for us that the World We also are honoured to inform that on behalf of Organizing will facilitate the conclusion of Halal Summit is going to Company we host 7thOIC Halal Expo simultaneously dozens of contracts between be organized in Istanbul, with 5th World Halal Summit providing the unique climate for the the companies involved commercial and financial hub exchange of expertise and experience between participants and the in halal business, as the of our beloved country. group of researchers and experts in all areas related to the definition program aims at bringing I congratulate those who put of Halal (e.g. Halal food & beverage, halal cosmetics & personal care, more professional buyers in a lot of effort into organizing halal tourism & accommodation, Islamic banking & finance, textile order to offer new business the World Halal Summit & & modest fashion etc.). cooperation opportunities to the OIC Halal Expo and offer The official statistics of the 6th OIC Halal Expo revealed that participating countries. all participants my love and the event hosted by 38750 trade visitors, 316 exhibitors from 35 respect. countries, 200 buyers and 6100 B2B meetings that shared their H.E. MR. invaluable experience during the exhibition on innovations and RECEP TAYYİP developments related to halal industry. ERDOGAN On the other hand the 4th World Halal Summit 2018 which has THE PRESIDENT been attended by more than 5000 international delegates, hosted OF TURKEY 60 senior speakers from 25 countries that projected to promote new prospects for further advancement of the Halal world. 63 $132.5 billion Total export between 1st January 30th Figures September

AUTOMOTIVE IS STILL THE LEADING SECTOR While the automotive sector reached the highest export figure in the 9-month period, the highest increase was realized in the defense and aviation industry.

Total export in September The leadership of automotive sector was Automotive Chemical Apparel retained by USD 2,6 billion export value. Automotive sector was followed by $2.6 $1.7 $1.5 Chemical products with USD 1,7 billion export volume and billion billion billion Apparel sectors with USD 1,5 billion export volume. The sectors that increased January 1 - Sept 30 (Billion USD) Total share in SECTORS their export rates the most 2018 2019 2019 (%) were: ..hazelnut products with a 113% increase, Automotive 23.4 22.5 17 reaching out to USD 278 Chemical million worth of export; 12.7 15 11.3 Defense and Aviation Apparel 13.2 13.3 10 industry with a 34% increase, reaching out to USD 164 Steel 10.9 10.6 8 million worth of export and Cement, Glass, Ceramics Electronic 8.1 8.2 6.2 and Soil products with a 25% increase, reaching USD 305 million worth of export. Considering the number of Sectors that increase their exports the most % (2019/2018) countries that the export Defense Cement, Glass, operations are commenced, and Aviation Ceramic Chemical Carpet Furniture Chemical products sector were leading with 201 countries and regions, Steel industry was the second in line with 191 countries and following up on the third place with 188 countries 37.7 18.9 17.6 10.4 10 were the grain products. Source: TİM Source: TİM 64 Figures

GERMANY 11.1 BELGIUM 2.38 EXPORTS TO TOP 20 NETHERLANDS FRANCE COUNTRIES BY TURKEY 4.0 5.7 (USD BILLION)

UK Turkish exports to most 8.06 prominent 20 markets USA in the globe enjoyed a 5.8 SPAIN favourable month in 5.8 January-September 2019.

MOROCCO 1.61

POLAND 2.5

ROMANIA 2.9 RUSSIA 2.72 ITALY 6.8

BULGARIA 1.87 TURKEY CHINA IRAN 1.89 1.74

ISRAEL EGYPT 3.2 UAE 2.37 1.67 SAUDI ARABIA 2.42 IRAQ 5.4

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