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Türkiye’s finance minister attends Future Investment Initiative conference in Riyadh

Türkiye's finance minister attends Future Investment Initiative conference in Riyadh Turkish Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek delivers remarks as he attends an event at Brookings Institution in Washington DC, U.S., October 25, 2024. (AA Photo)
By Newsroom
Oct 29, 2024 9:20 AM

Türkiye’s Minister of Treasury and Finance Mehmet Simsek traveled to Riyadh to attend the eighth annual Future Investment Initiative (FII) conference, one of Saudi Arabia’s most significant global events.

During his visit, Simsek will participate in key discussions with international policymakers and investors.

Key discussions with global leaders

As part of his one-day visit, Simsek will meet with important global figures, including the U.K.’s Minister for Trade Policies and Economic Security Douglas Garven Alexander, India’s Minister of Commerce Piyush Goyal and Bahrain’s Minister of Finance and National Economy Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa.

These meetings are expected to focus on strengthening economic ties and cooperation among the nations.

Türkiye's finance minister attends Future Investment Initiative conference in Riyadh
Turkish Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek delivers remarks as he attends an event at the Brookings Institution in Washington DC, United States on Oct. 25, 2024. (AA Photo)

Simsek’s role at Future Investment Initiative

At the Future Investment Initiative Conference, Simsek will be one of the keynote speakers on a panel titled “Policymakers’ Board: Can Leaders Offer Optimism Instead of Caution?” Other notable participants on the panel include ministers from Saudi Arabia, India, and the United Kingdom, as well as the President of the International Finance Corporation Makhtar Diop,

Türkiye's finance minister attends Future Investment Initiative conference in Riyadh
A man walks past a sign at the start of the Future Investment Initiative (FII) in Riyadh, on Oct. 23, 2019. (AFP Photo)

Investor meetings in Riyadh

In addition to his panel participation, Simsek will also attend various meetings with key investors, aiming to foster investment opportunities for Türkiye and strengthen the nation’s economic position on the global stage.

Last Updated:  Oct 29, 2024 9:30 AM