Finance Minister Reiterates Govt’s Commitment to Facilitate Foreign Businesses, Investments

A high-level Turkish delegation led by Atilla Yerlikaya, President of Corporate Affairs, Communications, and Sustainability, Anadolu Group, called on Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb today.   The delegation included Ahmet Kursad Ertin, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Coca-Cola İçecek, and Sunay Sanli, General Manager of Coca-Cola İçecek Pakistan.  The delegation briefed the minister on Coca-Cola İçecek’s existing investments in Pakistan and discussed potential opportunities for future investments. They reaffirmed their long-term commitment to Pakistan’s market and expressed confidence in the country’s economic potential.  Appreciating the recent improvements in Pakistan’s macroeconomic indicators, the delegation acknowledged the government’s efforts in ensuring economic stability and creating a conducive environment for foreign investors.  The finance minister welcomed the delegation and recognized the significant contributions of Turkish companies, particularly Coca-Cola İçecek, to Pakistan’s economy, industrial growth, and employment generation. He assured the delegation of the government’s commitment to providing a long-term policy framework and ensuring policy continuity to facilitate foreign businesses and investments.  Discussions also covered potential areas for further collaboration and policy measures to enhance ease of doing business in Pakistan.  Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral economic cooperation between Pakistan and Türkiye, recognizing the mutual benefits of sustained investment and trade partnerships.