Ruhsar Pekcan

Turkey's Trade Minister Ruhsar Pekcan and U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross on Sept. 7 addressed steps to achieve a bilateral trade volume target of $100 billion during their meeting in the capital Ankara.

Turkey has posted a deficit in its trade with China and Ankara is looking to establish a more balanced trade with Beijing, Trade Minister Ruhsar Pekcan said.

Turkey's exports to the U.K. are expected to drop by $2.4-3 billion, in the event of a no-deal Brexit, Turkish Trade Minister Ruhsar Pekcan said on Sept. 4.

Turkey has identified 17 countries and five strategic industries to boost the country's exports under, Trade Minister Ruhsar Pekcan said on Aug. 28 in an event in Istanbul where she unveiled the Export Master Plan.

A U.S. delegation led by the commerce secretary will visit Turkey in September, said the Turkish trade minister on Aug. 5 on Twitter. 

Turkey's exports surged 8.32% to reach $15.96 billionin July, said Trade Minister Ruhsar Pekcan on Aug. 2.

Turkish Trade Minister Ruhsar Pekcan has warned that protectionist precautions by some countries against short-term economic problems put the whole world trade system at risk.

A new system will be installed at Turkey's border gates to prevent lines of trucks which sometimes stretch a few kilometers, Trade Minister Ruhsar Pekcan has said.

Turkey will promote a green, sustainable future at the Beijing 2019 EXPO, where the main theme of the event is "Live Green, Live Better," Turkish Trade Minister Ruhsar Pekcan said on April 12 in Istanbul at a press conference where she shared the details of Turkey's preparations and participation.

Women spend 90 percent of their income on their families, economy and education, hence the increase in the number of women entrepreneurs contributing to the social development of the country, according to Turkey's Trade Minister Ruhsar Pekcan.