The Forum Business Connect program was organized by the Turkish Business Connect club with the goal of creating a portrait of the region and revealing its opportunities and future goals for business people from Russian-speaking countries considering investing. The first session of Forum Business Connect, which was held in Mersin for the fifth time after Antalya, Alanya and Istanbul, was attended by the Chairman of the Mersin Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MTSO) Ayhan Kiziltan, President of the Assembly and Association of Mersin Tour Operators (MERTID). The event was attended by President Hamit Izol, General Director of the Mersin Free Zone Edvar Mam, as well as Russian and Ukrainian businessmen. The forum, which lasted all day, ended in 3 sessions. At the first meeting, MTSO Chairman Ayhan Kızıltan presented information about the economic and social opportunities of Mersin, and Parliament Speaker Hamit Izol spoke about the tourism industry, opportunities and expectations of Mersin. General Director of the Mersin Free Zone Edvar Mum spoke about the potential and investment opportunities of the free zone, SDEK Turkey Deputy General Director for Franchising Development Karina Vidyagina spoke about programs to support importers in the CIS countries, and MTSO Project Manager Fevzi Filik spoke about foreign and Turkish capital. The partnership between the two companies culminated with the presentation of the molds. Kızıltan: “You are in the right place to invest” MTSO Chairman Ayhan Kızıltan began his speech with the information he gave about the history of Mersin. Noting that Mersin, which has roots in foreign trade, stands out for its logistics and agriculture, Kızıltan emphasized that it has one of the leading ports in the world and that transportation to all parts of the world is possible thanks to a powerful fleet of vehicles, roads and highways. railway transport. Stating that all modes of transport will be available in Mersin when Çukurova International Airport comes into operation at the end of the year, Kızıltan noted that Mersin is a leader in the production and export of many groups of agricultural products, especially citrus fruits and fresh fruits, as well as vegetables. Stating that the city has 9 organized industrial zones, and one of them is a specialized industrial zone for agricultural products, Kyzyltan also noted that qualified personnel can be offered to investors with universities, vocational and technical higher education institutions. Stating that the city has a very vast inland area, Kızıltan said that investors who will invest in Mersin will be able to easily reach both the important industrial regions of the country and the markets of the Middle East and Africa. Speaking about the multicultural structure of the city, Kiziltan said: “Mersin is a city that embraces everyone and where everyone can live comfortably. A city where everyone lives their own culture. It is an economically strong city with high investment opportunities. “For this reason, Mersin is a suitable city for investment and business,” he said. Izol: “It’s time to invest in Mersin tourism” MTSO Assembly President and MERTID President Hamit Izol explained the situation and potential of Mersin’s tourism sector. Stating that Mersin has a rich history, Izol said: “Wherever you go, you will find traces of history.” Noting that Mersin is a city of peace and brotherhood, Izol said: “Muslims and Christians share the same cemetery here. “For this reason it is called the city of peace and brotherhood.” Izol continued his speech, introducing the city's tourist centers one by one: “Tourism will make great progress in the coming period thanks to the construction of the Çukurova International Regional Airport. Investment costs will also increase once the airport is operational. So if you are considering it, now is the time to invest in tourism in our city.” Noting that there are two new tourism regions, one is Kargicik and the other is Bosak, where investments are continuing, Izol said that major investments have started in Kargicik, where the private sector and local government are working together. Stating that they can attract foreign investors to invest 4 billion Turkish lira, Izol provided information about the details of the project and stated that they can visit the region together in the next program and see it on the ground. Izol concluded his words by saying: “Mersin is currently experiencing a very active period of tourism. Several projects have already started and are ongoing. “It’s time to invest,” he concluded.
This news was taken from the news site www.mersinportal.com. https://www.mersinportal.com/mersin/forum-business-connect-mersunu-toplandi-h74453.html
