Headline: Minister Şimşek Kicks Off Intensive Engagements in the USA
Minister of Treasury and Finance Mehmet Şimşek is embarking on a busy schedule during his visit to the US. He will participate in nearly 50 events, ranging from official meetings and investor gatherings to discussions with think tanks and development bank representatives. This visit aims to enhance close relationships and increase economic cooperation, serving as an important opportunity to promote the Turkish economy and share potential investment prospects on the international stage.
He will commence his visit by attending the two-day G20 meetings, where he will represent Turkey in discussions on global economic trajectories and development issues, and explore collaboration opportunities with other nations. Additionally, Şimşek will attend the World Bank Development Committee meetings to deliberate on global development policies and financial strategies.
Among his bilateral meetings, Şimşek will meet with US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Pakistan's Finance Minister Muhammed Aurangzeb to discuss strengthening economic cooperation. His agenda also includes meetings with international counterparts, which are part of efforts to enhance Turkey's global economic partnerships.
He will hold important talks with senior officials of Multilateral Development Banks, including World Bank President Ajay Banga and Asian Development Bank Presidential Candidate Masato Kanda. Brief meetings with IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva and First Deputy Managing Director Gita Gopinath are also significant, focusing on deepening Turkey's relations with international financial institutions.
Minister Şimşek will meet with leading US investment banks such as BBVA, JP Morgan, BoFA, HSBC, Deutsche Bank, Standard Chartered, and Barclays, where presentations on the Turkish economy will be held. Additionally, he will engage in detailed evaluations of the Turkish economy at think tanks like the Brookings Institution, and participate in discussions at the Hutchins Center and the Atlantic Council on Turkey's economic reforms and future.