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European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) First Vice President Greg Guyett will visit Türkiye from November 10 to 13, 2025, for meetings with senior government officials and key corporate partners in Istanbul and Ankara, the bank announced on Friday.
During his visit, Guyett will hold talks with Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek and Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye (CBRT) Governor Fatih Karahan, alongside major clients from Türkiye’s financial and corporate sectors.
The talks are expected to cover Türkiye’s economic growth, green transition, and private sector resilience during meetings with senior government officials and corporate leaders in Ankara and Istanbul, the bank said.
Guyett, who leads the EBRD’s Client Services Group overseeing banking, advisory, and policy activities, said he looked forward to returning to Türkiye in his new capacity.
He described Türkiye as a "key country" for the EBRD, reflecting its role as the Bank’s largest country of operations by annual investment and portfolio size.
"I am excited to visit many of our Turkish partners and explore new opportunities for cooperation in this vibrant economy," Guyett stated.
Türkiye remains the EBRD’s largest recipient of investment, with a record €2.6 billion ($3 billion) deployed in 2024. Since the Bank began operations in the country in 2009, total commitments have exceeded €22.7 billion ($26.26 billion), mostly directed toward private sector projects.
Most significantly in recent years, the bank has provided substantial financial support for Türkiye’s reconstruction and modernization efforts following the February 2023 earthquakes, including a €1.5 billion response package to aid recovery efforts.
Guyett’s visit is also expected to address the bank’s ongoing work under its Türkiye Country Strategy unveiled in 2024.
The strategy outlines four key priorities—accelerating the green transition and energy security, strengthening human capital, enhancing corporate competitiveness, and improving infrastructure and regional connectivity.
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