We aim to reach our exports to 265 billion dollars by the end of this year

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressed his satisfaction with being present at the 30th Ordinary General Assembly of the Turkish Exporters Assembly (TIM) and the Export Champions Award Ceremony, and he wished that the general assembly would bring blessings.

Erdogan explained that they were also presenting awards to the export champions, the sector winners who were honored for their successful exports. He congratulated the sector winners and representatives of the companies with the highest exports.

President Erdogan expressed his gratitude to the exporters who make significant contributions to Turkey's growth, development, and welfare. He thanked all the 115,000 exporters, as well as the workers involved in investment and production, for their efforts under the umbrella of TIM.

Erdogan stated that he was proud of all the exporters as the President of Turkey and continued his words as follows:

"I am proud of you, my brothers and sisters, who are the pioneers of our country's trade diplomacy. You are not just businessmen and women; you are also the pride and honor of our nation. Each one of you is an increasingly symbolic representation of Turkey's production capacity. With the employment you provide and the exports you make, you are the embodiment of our domestic and national definition. If today we have 'Made in Turkey' products stamped even in the remotest corners of the world, the biggest credit goes to our exporters. I express my gratitude to all of you for believing in Turkey, trusting in Turkey, and contributing to our economy by utilizing Turkey's potential."

President Erdogan emphasized that the contributions of exports and exporters to the country's economy are well-known. He stated, "With this understanding, throughout our political struggle, I have always seen our exporters as companions on the path, in the cause, and in destiny. Regardless of the position we hold, we have always been closely involved with your issues. We have kept our hearts and doors open to you and your representatives. We have frequently met and consulted with our exporters. We have sincerely addressed the issues on our agenda."

Erdogan mentioned that TIM conveyed its demands, concerns, and suggestions, and they have offered permanent solutions to these problems.