The Chairman of the Board of the Roscongress Foundation Alexander Stuglev noted the need to increase the volume of trade between the two countries.
“We plan to achieve a level of $ 100 billion, and now it is an achievable goal. We will have a high probability we will reach this indicator for 5-7 years,” he said, answering the questions of Anadola at the meeting “Presentation of business and business Investment potential of Russia in Turkey ”, organized on the eve of the 28th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (PMEF) Yu
Stuglev noted that the forum is one of the most significant global economic platforms in the world.
“The forum collects 20 thousand participants and is devoted to discussing global economic and political issues. But we are not limited to and pay special attention to practical aspects. The forum covers a wide range of topics such as energy, agriculture, tourism, ecology, small and medium Business, innovative and investment projects, as well as youth initiatives, ”he said, emphasizing that PMEF is well known both in Russia and abroad.
“Tourism in Russia is developing, Turkish companies can participate in the creation of the necessary infrastructure”
The Chairman of the Board of Roscongress drew attention to promising sectors and areas for the activities of Turkish entrepreneurs in Russia. He emphasized that Turkish businessmen actively work in Russia in industries such as construction, agriculture, transport and logistics.
According to Stuglev, the most attention is drawn to the tourist sector.
“As you know, many tourists come from Russia to Turkey. But on the other hand, domestic tourism in Russia is also actively developing. This occurs with a rapid pace, and Turkish companies can invest in this area, helping to create the necessary infrastructure. These investments In addition, the pharmaceutical sector can be beneficial for them. /p>
Stuglev said that one of the Turkish companies signed a contract with the Russian company to destroy textile waste, which was an example of successful cooperation.
He noted that the trade turnover between Turkey and Russia in 2023 reached 55 billion dollars. “According to the agreement of the two chapters of the state, we plan to achieve a level of $ 100 billion. This is a realistic goal, which will probably be able to achieve within 5-7 years,” Stuglev concluded.