On 12 May, GTR will be hosting their annual GTR Turkey Conference at the Hotel Fairmont Quasarin in Istanbul, and FCI's Vice Chairman, Mr Cagatay Baydar, will be participating in a panel discussion.

The panel discussion titled "Trade corridors, seizing opportunities  and managing risks" will see Cagatay along with moderator Mr Robert Parson (Squire Patton Boggs) and fellow panellists Harun Celik (International Islamic Trade Finance Corporation) and Stuart Ashworth (Willis Towers Watson) discuss the wide scope of options for Turkish corporates, from advantages provided by Africa in access to energy resources and maritime and shipping routes to bilateral agreements with markets such as the UAE. The panel will also consider the scope for boosting trade and exports across the 57 Islamic countries and the opportunities for shariah-compliant financing to achieve growth. 

As one of the leading trade and export financing events of its kind in the country, and with established support from key industry institutions, the event will provide Turkish corporates, financiers and investors with a key platform at which to make valuable business contacts and learn from the leading figures in international trade and investment.

Hear first-hand from the experts on Turkish trade opportunities in Europe, Africa, the Gulf and the US; discuss the latest export trends, manufacturing and supply chain resilience, and developments in digital trade solutions and new trade corridors.

With over 300 representatives from international and regional companies expected in attendance, the event will feature innovative content designed to foster maximum engagement between speakers and delegates, bringing all parties involved in Turkish trade together for a one-day focused gathering.

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