21st WAIPA World Investment Conference Was Held In Istanbul

With the attendance of Mevlana Development Agency WAIPA (Worlds Association of Investment Promotion Agencies) World Investment Conference was held in Istanbul, Turkey. With more than 130 Investment Promotion Agency members from 170 countries, WAIPA moved its headquarters from Geneva to Istanbul in 2015 and guests from all over the world had the chance of knowing better Istanbul, Turkey and their climate of investment.

At the conference, various workshops and panels were held on how global climate of investment changes and is affected according to the global fluctuations and trends. Thanks to the high level of participation, members were able to get to know different opinions and experiences. As Mevlana Development Agency Investment Support Office, exchange of information was made with other investment promotion agencies. Successful examples were noted and information on our region was given as well.

At the event with keen participation, Deputy Prime Minister Mehmet Şimşek, Turkish Airlines Chairman of the Executive Board İlker Aycı, Prime Ministry Investment Support and Promotion Agency President Arda Ermut and WAIPA CEO Bostjan Skalar addressed the guests on current issues. The event was well approved by guests and drew interest.