Sustaining our economy for 144 years with strong performance
As the global economy leaves behind the first quarter of the 21st century, it is in search of a new paradigm. Despite adverse global conditions such as trade wars, customs tariffs, and conflicts in the country’s north and south, Türkiye stands out as a stable country.
The world has been going through challenging times. In addition to political and military developments, these difficulties are being felt profoundly in the economic sphere. As the global economy leaves behind the first quarter of the 21st century, it is in search of a new paradigm. Despite adverse global conditions such as trade wars, customs tariffs, and conflicts in the country’s north and south, Türkiye stands out as a stable country. The peace achieved in Syria, progress toward a terror-free Türkiye, Türkiye’s active stance against the genocide in Gaza, its balanced and peace-oriented policy in the Russia–Ukraine war, and its determined efforts to build equitable relations with the United States and Europe all contribute to increasing international trust in and respect for Türkiye.
CENTER OF PRODUCTION AND INVESTMENT
Moreover, favorable developments in the disinflation process, which will further strengthen Türkiye’s growing efficiency gives us hope for the future. Moving beyond its traditional role as a bridge between East and West, Istanbul-and Türkiye as a whole-now emerge as a center of production and investment.
The Istanbul Chamber of Commerce continues to support Türkiye’s goals of development and prosperity through its strong performance. We provide substantial support to the defense industry and future technologies through Teknopark Istanbul; maintain a permanent presence at national and international fairs via the Istanbul Fair Center; claim our rightful share of meetings and congress tourism through ICVB and TUGEV; elevate the Turkish entrepreneurship and startup ecosystem with the Commercialization Center Istanbul; offer high-quality education to young people through Istanbul Commerce University; and increase the number of software developers through SoftITo.
OUR GREATEST HARVEST
With the same enthusiasm and excitement we felt on our first day, we continue to produce for our city, our country, our region, and the world. Our goal is to make Istanbul the guiding star of Türkiye’s economy and Türkiye the guiding star of the global economy. I firmly believe that 2026 will be the most fruitful period for the projects and activities we carry out for Istanbul and Türkiye, and that we will reap a great harvest together with our 800,000 members.
