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Turkish president calls for Hungarian invesments

Türkiye Materials 18 February 2014 03:08 (UTC +04:00)
Turkish President Abdullah Gul called on both Turkish and Hungarian business people to make mutual investments during his speech at the 3rd Hungary-Turkey Business Forum, held in Budapest on Monday, Anadolu Agency reported.
Turkish president calls for Hungarian invesments

Turkish President Abdullah Gul called on both Turkish and Hungarian business people to make mutual investments during his speech at the 3rd Hungary-Turkey Business Forum, held in Budapest on Monday, Anadolu Agency reported.

"Turkey is a country with minimum risks to invest and it is still profitable...We, the governments, are here to clear the way for you" he said, addressing business people who attended the forum.

"Both the Turkish government and the Hungarian government will open the floodgates and provide convenience if you get stuck," Gul said.

Noting that the bilateral trade volume between Turkey and Hungary is only $2 billion, Gul urged for the enhancement of economic ties.

Gul said Turkey and Hungary could increase the bilateral trade from $2 billion to $5 billion, emphasizing that the two countries have resembling economies, as both are manufacturing centers from white appliances to automotive.

Turkey is the 17th largest economy in the world and the 6th largest economy in Europe.

Remarking that Turkey and Hungary have pilot projects in energy sector, Gul said "Turkey considers alternative energy important."

"Natural gas from Caucasus and the Middle East will be transferred through Turkey to Europe,'' he said. ''I am aware that Hungary has become a key location in energy distribution."

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban also emphasized the importance of cooperation between the two countries.

"If you are looking for true partners to cooperate, you are in the right place, Hungary," said Orban.

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