Bremeninvest Turkey Director Erol Tüfekçi Visited İzmir Invest Office

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İzmir, Turkey – April 12, 2024 – Erol Tüfekçi, Turkey Director of Bremeninvest, recently visited the İzmir Invest office to discuss strategies for strengthening the investment ecosystem between Bremen and İzmir. The visit underscores the strong sister city relationship between Bremen and İzmir and aims to enhance economic cooperation and mutual investment opportunities.

During the meeting, both parties agreed on the importance of increasing the frequency of events similar to the “Bremen-İzmir Business and Economic Forum,” which has been successfully held in past years. These events are crucial for fostering economic collaboration and facilitating direct investor engagement through B2B activities.

Erol Tüfekçi, who is originally from İzmir, expressed his commitment to supporting İzmir Invest in promoting the city internationally. “As a native of İzmir, I am delighted to offer my voluntary support to İzmir Invest in its efforts to enhance the city’s global profile. The collaboration between Bremen and İzmir holds significant potential for mutual economic growth,” Tüfekçi stated.

The discussions also focused on initiatives aimed at attracting direct investors to İzmir, thereby bolstering the local economy and creating new opportunities for business development. Both İzmir Invest and Bremeninvest are committed to organizing targeted activities that facilitate direct business-to-business (B2B) interactions, driving investment, and fostering deeper economic ties.

Ruhisu Can Al, Chairman of İzmir Invest, welcomed Tüfekçi’s visit and expressed optimism about the future of the İzmir-Bremen partnership. “The longstanding relationship between our cities provides a solid foundation for expanding our economic cooperation. We are grateful for Mr. Tüfekçi’s support and look forward to working together to attract more investment and enhance the economic vitality of İzmir,” said Al.

This visit marks a significant step in the ongoing efforts to strengthen the economic and investment linkages between Bremen and İzmir. Both parties are committed to leveraging their unique strengths to create a vibrant, collaborative investment ecosystem that benefits both cities.