IS DEIK’S MISSION LIMITED TO ECONOMICS?

DEİK not only creates economic value, but also strengthens mutual trust between peoples

In today’s world, where the global economy is becoming increasingly complex and rapidly changing, bringing the business world together at the right time and in the right place is more important than ever. With its 40 years of experience, DEIK is doing just that. Thanks to its strong network of Business Councils established around the world, it does not limit business diplomacy to economic relations alone, but also lays the groundwork for trust, understanding, and cultural exchange between societies.

Today, international trade no longer takes place only in physical exhibition halls or around meeting tables. Thanks to the opportunities offered by digitalization, countries and companies can reach each other in seconds. DEIK combines its 40 years of experience with this digital vision to enable our business people to establish the targeted connections they need. It brings together not only manufacturers in Türkiye’s major cities but also the hidden gems of Anatolia, the production power in different sectors, and the entrepreneurial energy with investment and business opportunities in every corner of the world. Thus, it not only increases trade volume but also provides our country’s entrepreneurs with access to international markets. I observe this firsthand every day among our members, both in the meetings I attend as a DEIK Board Member and in the activities, we carry out as the Chairperson of the Türkiye-Iraq Business Council.

In every country we visit, from heads of state to sector-focused business organizations, we are welcomed with respect and enable our business world to access new opportunities. Thus, DEIK not only creates economic value but also strengthens mutual trust between people. Because we know that where there is trust, trade grows, and where trade grows, peace and prosperity flourish.

DEIK’s 40th anniversary is proof of how well-founded this vision is. For many more 40 years to come, I believe in the power of busi ness diplomacy for a more peaceful, more prosperous, and more integrated world.