# Turkey's regional trade promotion > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/turkeys-regional-trade-promotion > Updated: 2026-07-29T09:05:20.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. In late July 2026, Turkish officials highlighted business cooperation with two neighbouring partners. On 21 July, Northern Cyprus President Ersin Tatar visited the Antalya Merchants and Artisans Union, praising its growth and the role of merchants in strengthening Turkey‑Northern Cyprus ties. The visit also referenced the new Ercan Airport and climate‑control and steel projects in İskenderun, emphasizing post‑earthquake reconstruction and plans for further investment and job creation. A week later, on 29 July, a Turkey‑Tunisia Cooperation and Investment Development Forum was held in Istanbul. Turkish Deputy Trade Minister Mahmut Gürcan and ambassadors from both countries underscored a $1.6 billion trade volume and pledged to expand it. The forum focused on joint ventures in textiles, metal and steel, soy oil, petroleum derivatives, automotive, logistics and renewable‑energy sectors, aiming to launch joint‑production models for export to third‑country markets. Together, the events illustrate Turkey’s broader effort to deepen economic links with nearby regions, using high‑level meetings and sector‑specific talks to promote trade, investment and industrial collaboration. ## Timeline ### 2026-07-29: Turkey-Tunisia Trade Forum Boosts Bilateral Investment Turkish and Tunisian business leaders met in Istanbul to deepen trade, aiming to raise the $1.6 bn bilateral volume and expand joint production in textiles, metals, automotive and renewable energy. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-tunisia-trade-forum-boosts-bilateral-investment ### 2026-07-21: Turkish Leaders Promote Business Cooperation in Antalya and İskenderun President Ersin Tatar and Tosyalı Holding Chairman Fuat Tosyalı met with Turkish industry groups, boosting cross‑border trade and post‑quake reconstruction efforts. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkish-leaders-promote-business-cooperation-in-antalya-and-iskenderun --- Cite as: Turkey's regional trade promotion. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/turkeys-regional-trade-promotion