ISTANBUL, Nov. 9 (Xinhua) -- The China-Türkiye Green Development Business Forum was held in Istanbul on Monday, bringing together nearly 300 representatives from government bodies and business communities of both countries to explore ways to deepen mutually beneficial cooperation in green development.
The event was jointly hosted by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) and the Foreign Economic Relations Board of Türkiye.
Ren Hongbin, chairman of the CCPIT, said in his remarks that China-Türkiye economic and trade cooperation has maintained sound momentum and yielded fruitful results in recent years under the strategic guidance of the two countries' leaders.
Green development is one of the most promising areas for bilateral economic and trade cooperation, Ren said, adding that the forum aims to help businesses from both countries seize opportunities, strengthen exchanges and deepen mutually beneficial cooperation in green sectors.
He said the CCPIT is ready to work closely with Turkish partners to build high-quality platforms for economic and trade cooperation, provide better professional services and deliver more tangible results in bilateral green cooperation.
Turkish Vice President Cevdet Yilmaz said in his address that this year marks the 55th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Türkiye and China. He noted that Türkiye attaches great importance to developing relations with China and hopes to promote more balanced and sustainable bilateral economic ties.
Yilmaz said Türkiye regards green transformation as a key element of its development policies and welcomes more Chinese investment. He also expressed willingness to strengthen the alignment of Türkiye's Middle Corridor initiative with the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative to enhance connectivity cooperation between the two countries and across the region.
During panel discussions, government and business representatives from both countries exchanged views on green energy and low-carbon industrial chains, as well as the Middle Corridor initiative and hub economy.
The forum also featured sector-specific business matchmaking sessions, providing a platform for enterprises from both countries to explore practical opportunities for cooperation. ■
