What to know about the Country Strategy Meeting on Türkiye

On 27 March 2026, the World Economic Forum, in collaboration with the Government of Türkiye, convened a Country Strategy Meeting on Türkiye in Istanbul, bringing together senior political leaders and global business executives. As shifting geopolitical dynamics and economic fragmentation reshape global priorities, the meeting came at a critical time for dialogue.

Bridging Europe, Asia and the Middle East, Türkiye plays a strategic role amid evolving geopolitical dynamics and shifting trade patterns. As a G20 economy with a strong industrial base and growing influence on the global stage, it serves as a key anchor for trade, investment and production networks.

With its unique connectivity across regions and access to major markets, Türkiye is well positioned to strengthen its role in global value chains, attract investment and advance economic resilience. Its evolving reform agenda, coupled with a dynamic private sector, offers opportunities to drive sustainable growth and reinforce competitiveness in a rapidly changing environment.

The Country Strategy Meeting on Türkiye convened senior leaders from government and business, including President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who delivered a special address and engaged in a high-level Strategy Dialogue. Participants also included Vice-President Cevdet Yılmaz; Ministers Hakan Fidan, Mehmet Şimşek; Alparslan Bayraktar and Governor of the Central Bank Fatih Karahan.

Vice President Cevdet Yılmaz contributed to discussions on Türkiye’s economic priorities and policy direction. Mehmet Şimşek, Minister of Treasury and Finance led discussions on economic policy, reform priorities and the investment landscape, while Hakan Fidan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, hosted a dedicated session on regional dynamics and geopolitical developments.

Bringing together leaders across sectors, the meeting advanced Türkiye’s ambition to deepen partnerships, enhance its global economic role and reinforce its position as a key nexus for growth in an interconnected world.

Year round, the Forum works with partners across the world on similar country-level events which bring together broad perspectives and views help develop insights and solutions.