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Turkey and Austria aim to boost trade to $5 billion during Chancellor Stocker's visit
Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker conducted an official visit to Ankara, meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and TBMM Speaker Numan Kurtulmuş to strengthen bilateral ties. The discussions focused on expanding economic cooperation, with a target to increase trade volume from approximately 4.5 billion dollars in 2025 to 5 billion dollars this year. Erdoğan highlighted potential collaboration in green energy, critical minerals, high technology, transport, and defense, while also proposing the establishment of an Economic and Trade Joint Committee.
Security and migration were central themes. Stocker identified Turkey as a key partner for the European Union in managing irregular migration, organized crime, and human trafficking. On the diplomatic front, Erdoğan called for EU steps toward updating the Customs Union and achieving visa liberalization, stating such moves would benefit all parties.
The leaders also addressed regional stability, with Erdoğan emphasizing support for a two-state solution in the Middle East and discussing Austria's potential role in the reconstruction of Syria. Both sides acknowledged the importance of the Turkish community in Austria, which numbers approximately 400,000 people, as a vital cultural and economic link between the two nations.
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Abdulkadir Uraloğlu · Austria · Burhanettin Duran · Christian Stocker · Numan Kurtulmuş · Peter Hanke · Recep Tayyip Erdoğan · Turkey
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- [● 7 SOURCES] Stocker identified Turkey as a key partner in managing migration, organized crime, and human trafficking. haber.mynet.com · www.vol.at · www.sonhavadis.com · www.aydinlik.com.tr · www.nachrichten.at · +2 more
- [● 9 SOURCES] Erdoğan emphasized that updating the Customs Union and visa liberalization are beneficial for all parties. haber.mynet.com · havadis.at · www.haber7.com · www.aydinlik.com.tr · www.mesazhi.com · +3 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] Stocker acknowledged differences in views regarding human rights and press freedom between the two countries. www.suedtirolnews.it · www.nachrichten.at
- [● 7 SOURCES] Turkey and Austria see potential for cooperation in green energy, critical minerals, high technology, transport, and defense. havadis.at · www.haber7.com · www.sonhavadis.com · www.mesazhi.com · www.aydinlik.com.tr · +1 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] Erdoğan expressed support for a two-state solution to achieve lasting peace in the Middle East. www.dunya.com · www.mersinhaber.com
- [● 10 SOURCES] Turkey aims to increase its trade volume with Austria to 5 billion dollars this year. haber.mynet.com · havadis.at · www.haber7.com · www.dunya.com · www.mesazhi.com · +4 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] The Turkish community of approximately 400,000 people in Austria is a vital link between the two nations. www.turkgun.com · www.gazeteilksayfa.com · havadis.at · www.haber7.com · www.haber1.com · +1 more
- [● 6 SOURCES] Direct investments from Austria in Turkey have surpassed 11 billion dollars. havadis.at · www.haber7.com · www.aydinlik.com.tr · www.dunya.com · www.mesazhi.com · +1 more