Minister of Industry and Technology Mehmet Kacır stated that they will write new success stories focused on paradigm shifts in technology and said, "We are ready for collaborations with our Italian friends that will add value to the economies and R&D infrastructures of both countries." said.

Those who contributed to the commercial relations between Turkey and Italy were rewarded at an event organized by the Italian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Association at the Venice Palace in Istanbul. Minister Kacır, Italian Ambassador to Ankara Giorgio Marrapodi, President of the Italian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Association Livio Manzini and many guests attended the event.

Those who contributed to the commercial relations between Turkey and Italy were rewarded at an event organized by the Italian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Association at the Venice Palace in Istanbul. Minister Kacır, Italian Ambassador to Ankara Giorgio Marrapodi, President of the Italian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Association Livio Manzini and many guests attended the event.

In his speech at the ceremony, Kacır said that Turkey and Italy are two NATO allies and global economic powers that share common history and values.

Stating that commercial partnerships have continued to be one of the cornerstones of relations between Turkey and Italy throughout history, Kacır said, "Our nations, which have enlivened the commercial and economic life of the Mediterranean for centuries, continue to maintain this dynamism in the 21st century. The trade volume between our countries has quadrupled since 2002." "We are continuing this upward momentum in our trade volume this year as well. I believe we will reach our target of 30 billion dollars in trade volume very soon." he said.