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Türkiye and the United States have advanced efforts to significantly expand bilateral commerce, with officials from both countries discussing pathways to reach a $100 billion trade target, Turkish Trade Minister Omer Bolat said Friday.
Bolat characterized his meetings in Washington as productive following discussions with US Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer that covered the full scope of economic relations between the two NATO allies. The minister expressed confidence that the talks had reinforced mutual commitment to the ambitious trade goal.
"We believe that our meeting has strengthened our common will to reach 100 billion dollar of trade," Bolat said in a statement posted to the Turkish social media platform NSosyal.
The Turkish minister framed the discussions as part of a broader effort to establish durable economic ties between Ankara and Washington. Bolat said Türkiye would continue pursuing what he described as a long-term, predictable, and mutually beneficial economic partnership with the United States.
The meetings come as both countries seek to deepen commercial relationships amid evolving global trade dynamics. The US and Türkiye have maintained significant economic ties for decades, with American companies operating across multiple sectors in the Turkish market.
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Beyond his government-level discussions, Bolat also engaged with the private sector during his Washington visit, meeting with representatives from the US Chamber of Commerce and the broader American business community.
During those sessions, the minister highlighted Türkiye's sustained economic expansion, noting the country has recorded positive growth for 21 consecutive quarters. Bolat emphasized this track record and Türkiye's economic potential as attractive factors for increased American investment.
The minister expressed appreciation for the role US companies have played in developing commercial ties between the two nations. He framed expanded cooperation as beneficial to both economies, saying joint efforts would generate more investment, trade, and employment opportunities for companies operating in both countries.
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