Commissioner Kos in Türkiye to strengthen regional cooperation and connectivity
On 6 and 7 February, Commissioner for Enlargement, Marta Kos, will visit Ankara to discuss EU-Türkiye cooperation on regional stability and connectivity, as well as trade and investment, in a shifting geopolitical landscape.
On 6 February, Commissioner Kos is set to meet with Vice-President Cevdet Yılmaz, Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Trade Minister Omer Bolat and Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek.
The discussions will focus on regional matters, economic and trade cooperation, including the EU-Türkiye Customs Union, as well as support to refugees. The Commissioner will also discuss the regional Connectivity Agenda linking the Black Sea region, South Caucasus and Central Asia.
Alongside Minister Şimşek, Commissioner Kos will attend the signing ceremony of €200 million of the new European Investment Bank loan for small and medium-sized enterprises driving the green transition in Türkiye.
The Commissioner will also visit the Grand National Assembly and meet members of the EU-Türkiye Joint Parliamentary Committee and the EU Harmonisation Committee. The day will conclude with a roundtable with Turkish business leaders focusing on trade relations and connectivity.