The head of the Palestinian Businessmen Association Kamel Mujahed stated that the Palestinian business group is keen to develop commerce with Türkiye, notably in sectors like building.
The Second Term Meeting of the Türkiye-Palestine Economic Cooperation Council was held in Istanbul on Thursday, throughout which delegations and business representatives of the 2 international locations met and signed a memorandum of understanding.
“The most important topic is the trade between Türkiye and Palestine,” said Mujahed. “Türkiye is a really shut nation to Palestine, and items made in Türkiye have good model worth in Palestine.”
Mujahed stated the Palestinian non-public sector’s wants had been mentioned at conferences held as part of the council. Exports of iron, metal, and different metal derivatives are wanted in Palestine, he stated.
He highlighted that the council allowed events to alternate views on additional cooperation alternatives to make giant investments within the Jenin Industrial Free Zone.
On points in bilateral commerce, he urged the inclusion of 41 agricultural merchandise, together with Palestinian dates, in customs exemption
“We primarily want grain, metal, and fertilizer from Türkiye,” he stated, emphasizing the significance of boosting commerce.
“The estimated quantity of metal wanted in Palestine is a minimum of 1 million tons per yr, and 700 tons per yr for grains,” he added.
Ahmed Khalil Ibrahim Kadi, head of the Palestinian Contractors Association, stated Türkiye is a big commerce associate of Palestine and that Turkish merchandise have gained an essential place and measurement within the Palestinian market, particularly ones within the building sector.
Kadi stated that the Turkish authorities and the individuals of Türkiye offered nice assist for the reconstruction of Palestine.
He added that the offers signed on the council will profit Turkish exporters and the business communities of the 2 international locations.
In May, Türkiye imposed an entire commerce ban on Israel over its genocidal assaults on Gaza however Palestine was exempted from Türkiye’s commerce ban at request. Ankara vowed to proceed to impose the measures till the Israeli authorities permits the move of humanitarian help to the area.
Source: www.dailysabah.com