Istanbul, Turkey, June 2012
On Monday, June 25, Ambassadors Kirk and Sapiro participated in a roundtable discussion with U.S. business leaders in Istanbul, hosted by U.S. Ambassador to Turkey Francis Ricciardone. Ambassador Kirk then gave remarks at a Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges (TOBB) Luncheon with Acting Secretary of Commerce Dr. Rebecca Blank, followed by a press availability. Finally, Ambassadors Kirk and Sapiro participated in a roundtable discussion with Turkish business leaders at the Turkish Industry and Business Association (TUSIAD).
Related Information:
Blog Post: Weekly Trade Spotlight: U.S.-Turkey Trade and Investment Relations
Press Release: Joint Statement by the United States and Turkey from the Framework for Strategic Economic and Commercial Cooperation