MÜSİAD President Burhan Özdemir participated as a speaker in the 19th Verona Eurasian Economic Forum, held at the Çırağan Palace in Istanbul. The forum, for which MÜSİAD serves as an institutional partner, addressed the transformation of the global economy, the future of the real sector, and Turkey’s strategic position in international trade.
The 19th Verona Eurasian Economic Forum, which brought together representatives from the international business community, economic circles, and key decision-makers, took place at the Çırağan Palace in Istanbul. During the event—supported by MÜSİAD as an institutional partner—significant insights were shared regarding the future of the global economy.
Speaking during a panel titled "What Changes Is the Real Economy Facing?"—held as part of the forum—MÜSİAD President Burhan Özdemir highlighted the growing strategic importance of the real sector in light of the structural shifts occurring within the global economy.
In his address, Özdemir touched upon the integration of industry with advanced technology, the strengthening of production capacity, and Turkey’s role within the reshaped global supply chains. He emphasized that sustainable economic growth can only be achieved through a robust production infrastructure, strong engineering capabilities, and high value-added manufacturing.
Pointing out that consumption-based economic models have reached their limits, Özdemir assessed Turkey’s potential—leveraging its deep-rooted industrial heritage, production capabilities, and strategic location—to serve as a reliable trade and manufacturing hub between Europe and Eurasia.
Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar Attends the Forum
Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar participated in the second day of the forum. In his address, Minister Bayraktar shared his assessments regarding global energy supply security, regional energy corridors, and the future of supply routes.
The program, which explored Turkey’s strategic vision in the energy sector and its goal of becoming a regional energy hub, highlighted the critical importance of energy security for economic development and international trade.
Through the 19th Verona Eurasian Economic Forum—for which it serves as an institutional partner—MÜSİAD contributes to the development of international economic cooperation while continuing its efforts to strengthen Turkey’s position within the global production, trade, and investment ecosystem.
