In the online seminar titled "Future Expectations in Freight Markets and Logistics" held by the DEİK Logistics Business Council on May 27, 2021, the reasons for the increase in freight due to disruptions in the logistics chain, the container problem and the increase in logistics costs were discussed. It was held under the moderation of DEİK Logistics Business Council President Turgut Erkeskin, with the participation of Turkish diplomatic and commercial representatives, local institutions and organizations and Turkish investors.

The unexpected increase in world demand after the pandemic, the prolongation of the waiting times of the ships at the ports due to the COVID-19 restrictions, the inability of the containers to enter the game for an exceptionally long time, the rise in oil prices increased the freight prices both in Turkey and all over the world. It was mentioned that since the contracts that shipowners must make in order to charter ships are very long, container prices will continue to be high until at least 2022.

The "Turkey-South Africa Cooperation and Opportunities in Higher Education" webinar was organized by Education Economy and Turkey-South Africa Business Councils on Monday, May 24, 2021. In the event, Turkey's higher education opportunities and opportunities were introduced. In addition, information was given about the talent training programs that aim for graduates from South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa, who were educated in Turkey, to participate as a workforce in Turkish private sector investments when they return to their countries.

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An online event was held for Turkish Universities on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at 14:00 to analyze the THE Impact Ranking 2021 results.At the event, the results of the 2021 Impact Rankings were analyzed, and regional trends and outstanding performances that shaped the latest rankings were discussed by THE Chief Data Officer Duncan Ross.

The 6th Eurasian International Higher Education Summit (EURIE-Online Summit 2021), organized online by the Eurasian Universities Association (EURAS), was held on 3-5 March 2021. In the event where academics from the most distinguished universities and leading representatives of the higher education sector came together, many important topics such as internationalization and digital transformation in higher education, international student mobility in the world, study abroad programs, Erasmus+, international research and projects, international rankings, sustainability in higher education, access and women's leadership. Discussed by more than 120 distinguished speakers Contemporary issues such as the transformations experienced during the pandemic period, quality in online education, virtual exchange programs were discussed.

In the EURIE 2021 virtual fairground, universities from different parts of the world held live video calls and all kinds of information exchanges to improve their academic collaborations.

Africa and Middle East, Europe and America, Asia Pacific and Eurasia International Logistics Centers Consultation Meetings were held on February 16 and February 19, 2021 in three separate sessions. In the meetings, alternative locations for YDLM were consulted within the scope of the project proposal requested by the Ministry of Commerce. Accessibility, manageability, and predictability were taken into consideration in the location decision.

In the online event titled "The Effect of Eastern Mediterranean Geopolitics on Logistic Corridors" held on 23 December 2020 with the contributions of Mr. Hakan Eraydın and Prof Dr. Soner Esmer, it was evaluated that we can gain advantage in service exports and that the Belt and Road Initiative should be considered as an export gateway. In this context, the importance of the establishment of Belt and Road Councils was emphasized. In addition to these, Belt and Road integration, increasing the Eastern Mediterranean-Middle East transit transportation, transit time improvements, and the benefits of bilateral agreements for our country were discussed.

In the event called "Caucasus Geopolitics and the Effect of Nakhchivan Corridor on Logistics Lines" held on February 17, 2020, China's Belt and Road Initiative, the Geopolitical Impact of the Karabakh Victory and the Logistics and Trade-Related Article of the ceasefire, Nakhchivan Corridor, Transcaucasian Railways, Baku-Tbilisi-Kars Railway Line, BTK and Iron Silk Road Routes and strategic proposals were discussed.

The second webinar titled International University Ranking Indices and Data Management in collaboration with Times Higher Education (THE) took place on July 23, 2020 where world university rankings of universities in Turkey were discussed. "Times Higher Education" Brand Manager Michael Lubazs and Turkey Regional Director Lachyn Italmazova discussed case studies about world university rankings, data and information about Turkish Universities, reputation, brand and media.

A seminar was held on June 10, 2020 in cooperation with the leading international university ranking institution "Times Higher Education" in order to contribute to the rise of Turkish universities in the rankings. In the seminar, information on ranking methodology, data analysis and management was given by Times Higher Education Data Officer Duncan Ross and Consulting Services Director Elizabeth Shepherd for the approaches necessary to further strengthen Turkish universities by taking their place in the world rankings.

Deputy Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Alpaslan Bayraktar, with the members of the DEIK Energy Business Council consulted the sectoral issues during the epidemic through the videoconference system.

DEİK President Nail Olpak stated that 146 Business Councils operating under DEİK continued their activities without any interruption digitally. DEIK gathered and conducted periodically evaluate the information, suggestions and problems of businesses, counterparts and its members. Pointing out that there will be much larger bills to stop the works and life completely, Olpak shared with the members that they adopted the principle of not suspending business and daily issues.

Energy and Natural Resources Deputy Minister Mr. Alparslan Bayraktar shared the measures they took during the epidemic and their evaluations regarding the current agenda. Emphasizing that they appreciate the efforts of the staff working in the sector, especially in the field and power plants, and are ready to provide all kinds of support. Mr Bayraktar also stated that they predicted that the effects of the epidemic and the recent oil price shock will extend to 2021. Addressing the decision to postpone utility bills by considering social balances in order not to reflect electricity prices to the society as much as possible, the Deputy Minister said that they had to pay attention to other elements of the system while providing convenience to the small consumer. Mr Bayraktar, who shared that they are considering different alternatives in this regard with the Ministry of Treasury and Finance, emphasized that access to finance will be a critical issue in the new period after the epidemic and answered the questions of the members.

Logistics Business Council Chairman Turgut Erkeskin and UTİKAD President Emre Eldener participated in HT Bloomberg Hande Berktan's "30 Minutes" program as a live broadcast on April 21, 2020. During the epidemic, international transportation and logistics services were evaluated and the latest developments were shared with the public.

Latest Developments in Logistics During Covid-19 Webinar, April 8, 2020

Moderator: Turgut Erkeskin (Logistics Business Council Chairman)

Speakers: Çetin Nuhoğlu (UND President & DEİK Executive Board Member), Emre Eldener (UTİKAD President)

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On April 8, 2020, the webinar "International Transport and Logistics Services in the Covid-19 Pandemic" was hosted by our DEİK Logistics Business Council. The event was held under the moderation of our Logistics Business Council President, Mr. Turgut Erkes, and our DEİK Chairman Mr. Nail Olpak, UND Chairman and DEİK Member of the Management and Executive Board Mr. Çetin Nuhoğlu and UTIKAD President Mr. Emre Eldener attended as speakers.

The effects of possible US sanctions and recent policies on the energy sector and opportunities in the region were evaluated with Quatro Consulting Managing Partner Mr. Gökhan Taymaz.

"Positioning Turkey on the Belt and Road Initiative" report jointly prepared by DEIK Logistics and Turkey-China Business Councils were presented to DEIK community on November 19, 2019 at Istanbul, River Plaza.

In his opening speech, Turkey-China Business Council Chairman Murat Kolbaşı stated that he sees the Belt Road Initiative not only as an infrastructure project within the scope of interconnected airlines, railways and port constructions, but also as a strategy document that will contribute to the development and economic growth of the countries in the region. Turkey's Marmaray Rail Tube Tunnel of Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge, North Marmara Motorway, Eurasia Tunnel, Osmangazi Bridge, high-speed train lines, Gebze Orhangazi-Izmir Motorway, 1915 Bridge, generation of mega transport projects such as the new Istanbul airport foster the ties with  BRI's middle the corridor and increased the importance Turkey.

Logistics Business Council Chairman Turgut Erkeskin stated that they have been following this project closely from the beginning as the logistics sector. This project is not just an infrastructure and logistics projects, indicating that many sectors and cover a wide geography. As business community a cautious approach would be helpful for the integration progress of Turkey to BRI. We will have also disadvantageous sectors too. But the whole picture is too large to ignore. We need to adapt ourselves for this new era.

The meeting ended after the question and answer session with the project presentation.

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"Positioning Turkey on the Belt and Road Initiative" report jointly prepared by DEIK Logistics and Turkey-China Business Councils was announced with a press conference on October 17, 2019 in Istanbul. The report assesses the potential trading strategies relating to Turkey's position on China's Belt and Road Initiative. In that framework, policy scenarios, trade, investment and logistic opportunities were discussed during the event.

Deputy Minister of Trade of Turkish Republic Mr Rıza Tuna Turagay, DEIK President Nail Olpak, Turkey-China Business Council Chairman Murat Kolbasi, DEIK Logistics Business Council Chairman Turgut Erkeskin and PwC Turkey Chairman Haluk Yalçın attended press conference with the participation of all stakeholders of the project.

Turagay: "Turkey should definitely be in the Belt and Road Initiative"

Speaking at the meeting, Deputy Minister of Trade Mr Turagay said, Positioning Turkey on the Belt and Road Initiative is a very important step. Stating that the world's trade volume is $ 19.7 trillion, China's total exports are $ 2.5 trillion and its imports are $ 2.1 trillion. China is the world's largest exporter country and the second largest importer in the world after the US in imports. When we look at the growth rates of China, we have seen a slowdown in China for the last 2 years. It is stated that the IMF figures will decrease to 6.1 percent in 2019 and 5.8 percent in 2020. Growth in world trade We see that the rate of development of the rates decreased. "

Mentioning that Made in Chine 2025" project, Mr Turagay said that the reason behind the trade war between the USA and China is the technology and the USA is a country with a trade deficit of about 400 billion dollars. China become more integrated with the world with BRI and noted that for this purpose, Turkey has to take action in BRI.

Stating that the Turkish Business World has a great mission to explain the Peace Spring Operation in the most accurate way in the global arena, DEİK President Nail Olpak said, "While we have a very intense agenda as our country and Turkish business world, on the other hand, we have another political and military arena in line with our national interests. As the business world, we stand against black propaganda with all our connections in different geographies, using all communication channels, to prevent disinfections in the world, for this reason; once again, we are with the Peace Spring Operation. In global trade we are at the beginning stage of a new era as Turkey thanks to the changing dynamics. These changes are important agenda item for Turkey in the light Belt and Road Initiative access. The geopolitical location of our country and the importance it carries in terms of logistics and trade pushed us to prepare such a report. Because one of the missions we undertake as DEIK will shed light on the future of the Turkish business world in the context of economy and trade; To undertake works that both inform and direct the business world. In this report, we examine Belt and Road Project's influence on Turkey's foreign trade and investment attraction performance with 8 different scenarios.

Energy Business Council members and Power China Eurasia VP Mr. Yang Fan exchanged ideas for possible cooperation of the companies of the two countries. Highlights of of Mr Fan's presentation;

China has many companies that have large cross-border investments.

These companies, administratively supervised by the central government or state governments, have a number of investment assessment processes. Economic and political constraints are taken into account, as well as strict investment evaluation, investigation and approval procedures. Although the process is prolonged, the process accelerates after the investment decision is made.

Chinese private sector companies are also very active in overseas investments. Although they act aggressively, the profitability constraint is an important consideration. It is observed that they give up opportunities that are not considered suitable for profitability compared to state companies. Large-scale projects are more preferred, but the risk preference is conservative and requires a government-sponsored subsidy policy (such as PPA or FiT) for investment.

Government-owned companies have stronger financing capacity and financing preferences with the Chinese financial institution and SINOSURE

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The Transport Logistic fair, which is considered as the biggest logistics event in the world and held every two years in Munich, was held in Munich on 4-7 June 2019 this year. The Turkish Pavilion was opened for the first time in the organization of DEİK Logistics Business Council with the support of UND and UTİKAD in the fair, attended by 2,374 companies from 63 countries and hosted over 64,000 visitors from 125 countries. Turkey has provided 17 countries with the participation of companies outside the country pavilions.

Trade in Turkey in the Turkish delicacies are served by reception was hosted guests from different countries. In addition, business meetings were held between Italian Port Managers who visited the Turkish pavilion and Turkish logistics companies.

In the cocktail held on the second day of the fair within the scope of the pavilion events, companies had the opportunity to develop new business relations while hosting their business partners.

The owner of Messe München Trade Fair Director Robert Schönberger with regard to Turkey Pavilions, "located at the meeting point of continents, Turkey is a unique country in terms of global logistics opening. First time opening a Turkey Pavilion exhibitors an excellent development and increase the number of Turkish firms. I have no doubt that the exhibitors and visitors of the fair are also pleased to come together with Turkish companies in order to develop more cooperation. "

Logistics Business Council Chairman Turgut Erkeskin said "Turkey has become one of the global players of the logistics industry, the world's largest industry event, the open pavilion in this exhibition for the first time stressed that the country is extremely important. Our primary aim in this exhibition which we can find all segments of the industry together, was to promote Turkey's logistics industry with strategic importance on the global trade routes of the world. We achieved a success beyond our expectations with the guests we hosted and the connections we established at the fair. Our target is to participate in Transport Munich, which will take place in Shanghai next year, with national participation. "

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ICCI 2019 International Energy and Environment Fair and Conference, which was held for the 25th anniversary this year with the theme of "Transformation and Change in Energy", took place at Istanbul Congress and Fair Center 28-30 May.

ICCI 2019, where the public and private sector jointly discuss the present and future issues of energy sector, hosted many private sessions. As DEIK Energy Business Council, "Energy Diplomacy" panel was moderated by the Vice Chairman Mr Birol Ergüven. The panel was attended by Council member Power China Eurasia VP Mr Yang Fan and Karadeniz Holding Director Mr Emre Durmuşoğlu. Other speakers who participated in the panel was VP of EBRD Turkey Ms. Sule Kılıç.

New investment opportunities offered of Turkey's energy market to foreign investors and financiers were discussed during the panel. In addition, alternative markets (Far East & Africa) and potential investment areas for the Turkish energy sector were shared with guests based on the experiences of the speakers.

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Mr Özgür Kutay, Chief Representative, Turkey, Eastern Europe, and Central Asia at UK Export Finance, introduced Council members and examples of cooperation and alternative financing models for third countries. UK Export Finance supports, which are basically collected under three main headings, are listed as investment guarantees, direct financing and insurance. In the projects, which the institution found sufficient in terms of legislation in different geographies such as Iraq, Angola, Egypt, and Tanzania, various supports given to foreign companies were introduced to the members.

The 4th Economy and Logistics Summit, organized by UTA Logistics Magazine to address future perspectives in the economy and developments in the logistics sector in parallel with the developments in the world, hosted important names this year with the theme of "Competitive Economy Strong Logistics". Among the speakers of the panel titled "Reflections of Changes in Economy and Technology on Transport Modes and Future Perspectives in Logistics" at the 4th Economy and Logistics Summit that brought together, TÜRKLİM Chairman M. Hakan Genç, Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure, General Directorate of Maritime Trade, Bulent Sonmez, İbrahim Kemal Barış Dillioğlu, Member of the Board of İMEAK Chamber of Shipping, and Turgut Erkeskin, Chairman of the DEİK Logistics Business Council. At the Economy and Logistics Summit, the economic and political developments affecting the Turkish logistics industry and the new business models created by the digital economy and Industry 4.0 were evaluated by the sector representatives.

"Turkey Investment Conference: sustainable infrastructure for a better future" conference DEIK Sectoral Business Council hosted in corporation with Turkish Republic Treasury and the Ministry of Finance and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) was held in Istanbul on March 29, 2019. At the conference attended by Bülent Aksu, Deputy Minister of Treasury and Finance, Nail Olpak, DEİK President and Joachim Von Amsberg, Vice President of AIIB, the main opportunities for energy, transportation & city infrastructures and supply issues were discussed.

"Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank is a valued partner for Turkey"              

Bülent Aksu, Treasury and Finance Deputy Minister, stated that they have been meeting with AIIB officials since last Wednesday and that they are evaluating potential projects and areas and this conference will create a platform for the Turkish private sector. Recalling that AIIB was founded in 2016 and is the youngest multilateral investment bank in the world, Aksu stated that the bank has 93 members. The bank within three years, all the major rating agencies, winning the triple A rating expressing himself proved Aksu, "aııb the slogan" Lean, clean and green. "Valuable partner for Turkey since the Bank's organization. Turkey, the bank's tenth largest in terms of capital shares is a member. Turkey, $ 800 million is the third largest recipient of two projects with the bank. AIIB the day it was established and has approved 35 projects since its members have pledged 7.5 billion dollars, "he said.

"Large energy investments are needed"

Expressing that the demand for infrastructure is high in the Asian region, Aksu said, "According to the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, the infrastructure financing gap in Asia is approximately $ 459 billion per year. Turkey, economic, social and political role model in their region properties. At the point where the intersection of three continents, Turkey is also a major transportation corridor. We have also completed many mega projects that have a regional impact in the past 16 years. Turkey, for large infrastructure investments in the medium term will continue to offer great potential, "he said. Stating that there will be 3 meetings in the fields of energy, transportation and tender, Aksu said, "Big energy investments are needed. There are many clean energy projects in Turkey. Turkey has completed the transportation mega-project for the last 17 years. The Turkish private sector has the capacity to provide quality and quality service. AIIB is considering financing some projects. "

"Turkey is an investment center with a solid infrastructure"

Activities occasion of the Asia Pacific countries with a way for Turkey's future plans, maps indicating they would try to draw DEIK Nail Olpak "Turkey, between Europe and Asia" transcontinental bridge "takes on the task and also can play an important role in the region," he said. Turkey robust infrastructure, and a large domestic market of young, educated and productive workforce, liberal and reformist investment climate and investment center with close proximity to the emerging region "made the assessment. Turkey in recent years, especially the ability of infrastructure investment and potential showed that expressing Olpak "3.Havalim new, renewable energy projects, city hospitals, the BTC pipeline, Kars-Tbilisi-Baku for major projects such as rail, especially public-private partnership (PPP) models we have the ability to build. It is very important that Turkey's presence and the coming together here today, I believe we should work to develop these assets for our mutual benefit, "he said.

"The region may be an important investment place for the Turkish energy sector"

Stating that the Belt and Road project, which is important for the region, is closely followed by everyone, Olpak said: "Asya Infrastructure Investment Bank and alternative financial resources are very valuable and important. As DEIK, we want to improve our institutional capacity in the Turkish private sector and improve our relations with the region, as we do now, especially to improve our corporate network in finance. Apart from China, Turkish companies have an increasing economic interaction with India, Vietnam, Thailand, Bangladesh, Indonesia and Malaysia in recent years. Our strong construction and infrastructure sector can develop new missions in these countries. We also witnessed the first steps of Turkish energy companies in the region. The high population and the growth potential of the region can be an important investment place for the Turkish energy sector. aııb financing for projects which Turkey is included reaching about 1.4 billion dollars and 100 million dollars is currently evaluating an investment in the country. Turkey's Industrial Development Bank (TSKB), sustainable energy and infrastructure lending facility that Salt Lake underground gas storage facility, the Trans-Anatolian Natural Gas Pipeline Project (TANAP), some are important examples of AIIB projects in Turkey. "

 "AIIB finances 36 projects in 13 countries for $ 7.6 billion"

"Investing in infrastructure is a way to shape the world of tomorrow, so we think infrastructure is very exciting," said Joachim Von Amsberg, Vice President of Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). Stating that infrastructure investment is very important for economic and social development, Amsberg said, "Banks have traditionally been one of those offering financing to facilitate infrastructure investments." Reminding that AIIB is a 3-year bank established in 2016, Amsberg noted that the bank financed 36 projects in 13 countries for 7.6 billion dollars. Emphasizing can work together to overcome the challenges of infrastructure in Turkey Amsberg, "We have seen tremendous needs and opportunities in Turkey. We are here to make investments in Turkey and support. In Turkey, energy, transport and urban infrastructure procurement issues and will deal with you throughout the day in both the public and private sector projects here, "he said. Turkey's aııb'n the 3rd transfer that a major investment market Amsberg said the approval of $ 800 million for two projects in Turkey.

After the opening speeches, the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank shared information about their activities in Turkey and the energy, transportation and infrastructure & cities was conducted in panel supply issues. Hakan Yıldırım, Chairman of DEİK Energy Business Council, stated that a new breath is essential for the region and the Turkish energy sector in the search for alternative financing, and he hopes that the increasing interaction with the recent AIIB will be crowned by new investments.

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Information was provided regarding the Free Trade Agreement signed between Georgia and the People's Republic of China, and the opportunities and sectoral details that the said agreement could offer to Turkish companies in exporting to China through Georgia were evaluated.

Minister Arveladze made a presentation on the "Georgia-China Free Trade Agreement" which came into force on January 1, 2018 to the members of Turkey-China, Turkey-Georgia and Logistics Business Council members.

The second meeting of Turkish-German Energy Forum, organized as part of the official visit of the German Minister of Economy and Energy Peter Altmaier, was held in Ankara on October 26, 2018, in the organization of the Foreign Economic Relations Board (DEIK) hosted by the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources.

Turkish and German business representatives that met the Forum; T.R. Energy and Natural Resources Minister Fatih Dönmez, Germany Economy and Energy Minister Peter Altmaier, DEIK President Nail Olpak, DEIK Turkey-Germany Business Council Chairman Steve Young and DEIK Energy Business Council Chairman Murtaza Ata, E.ON Chairman Johannes Teyssen and more than 400 Turkish and German business community and officials.

The energy potential of cooperation between Germany and Turkey for the implementation of a letter of intent was signed between the ministries of the two countries. Stating that the work in the fields of cooperation included in the letter of intent will continue rapidly and result-oriented, Minister Dönmez said he believes that the bilateral cooperation that reaches a certain level will further develop. The importance of the geopolitical position of Turkey's growing "Europe's energy supply security starts from Turkey" thesis said that reinforce each passing day.

German Economy and Energy Minister Peter Altmaier said that Germany is a leading country that produces energy. Altmaier, other countries will continue to use nuclear energy and security that requires great expertise in this subject, Germany's cooperation with Turkey could be done, he said. Emphasizing that energy consumption and economic growth should progress in a correlation, Altmaier said that Germany is going through a transformation process and that they want to move from lignite and coal to renewable energies. Altmaier said that they are working on renewable energy laboratories in Germany and that they aim to form working groups in these fields. Altmaier indicated that it is ready to cooperate with Turkey and German governments and said "This relationship must build networks around, we must consider very concrete projects. We have to discuss the framework conditions. We want to make the next forum in Berlin. I jumped in Turkey difficult economic conditions, we had some problems but we must look to the future".

DEIK President Nail Olpak said that, President of Turkish Republic Recep Tayyip Erdogan, a month before the visit to Germany, recalling that they met with top executives of the German business, voiced agreed is done in Turkey similar foot of the same meeting. Olpak, highlighted German firm's investments made in Turkey and said that German companies' experience for many years in Turkey, were satisfied both of the parties in many aspects.

As a company operating in the energy field and try to differentiate future of the industry from fossil fuels to a greener environment, E.ON Chairman Johannes Teyssen said, "In this sense, there are opportunities in Turkey and Germany. We can win our independence from fossil fuels," They work with Sabanci Holding in Turkey and noted that they invest up to 11 billion USD. Mr Teyssen, drew attention to the importance of incentives. Teyssen pointed to the importance of re-creating an environment of stability and trust.

Following the opening speeches, "MoU" between Energy Minister Fatih Dönmez and German Economy and Energy Minister Peter Altmaier, "Cooperation Protocol" between Jesder and BVG, "Cooperation Protocol" between Mapso Energy and Geothermal Group, and "Intention between Cooperation" between TEMSAN and Siemens were signed.

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Logistics Business Council is the supporting institution of the summit, organized by UTA Logistics Magazine for the third time with the participation of relevant ministries and sectoral unions and associations.

The Economy and Logistics Summit, which has brought together the economy world, the public and logistics sector for 2 years, bringing together the real sectors and the logistics sector, in its 3rd Year; He discussed the new opportunities of digital economy and industry 4.0, how firms are positioned in this process, their effects on business models, logistics processes and the integration of the logistics industry into these processes.

Upon the request from the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources of the Republic of Turkey, a business lunch with a limited participation was organized with the Minister of Oil, Energy and Mines of the Republic of Mauritania, Mohamed Abdel Vetah. Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources General Manager of EU and Foreign Relations Safa Uslu and Eti Maden Deputy General Manager Abdülaziz Ünal also joined the meeting with DEIK members.

The meeting continued with the introduction of Mauritania's mining and energy plans, after the parties introduced themselves and their institutions. In this context, the country is in a significant breakthrough, especially in terms of electricity generation from solar energy. For solar energy target price is 5.5 cent $ / kwh. Apart from this, the idle cycle natural gas power plants in Turkey and also as a practical solution may be to use HFO power plants. Turkish companies may operate especially in the country, which is rich in iron, gold and copper mineral deposits. The first project to be considered as a priority in the new period is the upstream project of the newly discovered natural gas deposit and partnerships with foreign investors are planned.

The meeting started with the introduction of DEIK President Nail Olpak and Chad Energy Minister Bechir Madet with the presentation of the participants and continued with the presentation of Murtaza Ata, Chairman of Energy Business Council.

US-based Rapdian Group President Robert McNally attended the working dinner held in collaboration with Sabancı University Istanbul International Energy and Climate Center (IICEC) and DEIK Energy Business Council. McNally, who was also a US White House energy advisor at the G.Bush era, shared his thoughts on the future of oil and oil prices. He pointed out that the sudden increases and decreases in prices in recent years are expected to continue in the coming years, while the short-term stable prices should not mislead investors. He stated that electric cars could not be integrated into our lives as much as claimed in the short and medium term.

He shared the opinions of the Turkish oil and gas company executives who participated in the limited participation meeting on a regional and local scale. IICEC Director Professor Carmine Difiglio shared its intention to continue new collaborations with the Energy Business Council in 2018 with the members.

In the meeting between the Japanese delegation and the Energy Business Council, chaired by Mr. Misako Takahashi, Director of the Economic Security Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, and Istanbul Consul, Mr. Norio EHARA, the latest energy sector developments of the two countries were discussed and mutually consulted.

What kind of cooperation can be developed especially in the third countries such as Japan's sensitivity on regional energy security, electricity legislation of two countries and the continent of Africa has been discussed. Deputy Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Alpaslan Bayraktar, with the members of the DEIK Energy Business Council consulted the sectoral issues during the epidemic through the videoconference system.

The meeting started with a presentation by Yalçın Kıroğlu, Vice-Chairman of the Energy Business Council, following the introduction of the participants of the parties. Current institutional capacity of the energy sector in Turkey was shared with the Sudanese delegation.

Sudan delegation head Musa Abu Elgasim, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Irrigation and Electricity, in general, confirmed the DEIK's analysis of Sudan and stated the potential for natural gas conversion plants. Apart from gas power plants, Sudan's solar and wind potential is also high. Feasibility studies of many HEPPs have been completed and it has been emphasized that the projects are open to enthusiastic investors.

Sudan power plants and distribution companies are under the control of the municipality. Turkish investor and council member Aksa's investment was the first privately funded project. Head of delegation Elgasim stated that Sudan is open to different investment and financing models. The delegation plans to complete the planned projects for a period of 3 years (Khartoum, Port Sudan, North Sudan, Darfur-1000 MW) on the on-grid solar energy category. The delegation stated that Sudan government encourages equipment manufacturing in the country for irrigation, off-grid and mini-grid solar projects and water transport systems. It is stated that the subsidized electricity tar- get is around 7-8 cents / kWh, but the subsidies will be gradually phased out.

The use of high amounts of animal stocks and other wastes has made it possible for renewable investments such as biogas in Sudan. The delegation stressed that the country could develop new partnerships with interested Turkish PV producers with their rich in silica sand reserves.

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The delegation headed by Djibouti Energy Minister Sayın Yonis Ali Guedi and the Energy Business Council members held a meeting in Istanbul Levent / River Plaza. The recent developments in the Djibouti energy sector were evaluated and opportunities for Turkish investors were introduced by the delegation.

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The sub-Saharan Africa Energy Investment Assessment Project's outputs which was completed at the beginning of the year was presented on May 10, 2017 with the introduction of Business Council President Yücel Özden and Vice President Yalçın Kıroğlu. Representatives of Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (Mr Safa Uslu, General Manager of Foreign Affairs and EU), Ministry of Economy, Eximbank and Ziraat Bank also participated to workshop which was held in Istanbul / River Plaza on May 10, 2017. The members of Energy Business Council and the mutual views of public institutions were consulted during the session.

The project aims to analyses the capacity of Turkey's energy sector players in the sub-Saharan African countries (Guinea, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Sudan, Somalia, Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, Madagascar and Uganda). It is aimed to analyze renewable and micro grid investments and to identify project-based examples that can focus on this region with the energy supply potential within the competencies of Turkish energy companies. DEIK Energy Business Council took the initiative in this point and decided to investigate detailed project examples and investment models related to the countries that its members will focus on in the new period in coordination with the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources. Considering the general competencies of the Business Council member profile, emphasis has been placed on analyzes of renewable energy investments. Top-level analyzes have also been conducted in oil, natural gas and mining sectors in selected countries. The workshops and analyzes that have been carried out have been presented with a road map supported by case studies from global companies that have proposed the potential technology and possible moves.

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Koc University Maritime Forum (KÜDENFOR) organized the International Turkey & Marine Silk Road Workshop in collaboration with Foreign Economic Relations Board (DEIK) Logistics Business Council, Huaqiao University (China),   Koç University's Asian Studies Research and Application Center (KUASIA) at Istanbul Rahmi Koc Museum.

Senior representatives of think tanks, public & private sector, academia, and civil society organizations attended to the Workshop. Turkey's coastal seas where the workshop, ports, shipping companies and investment capacity has underlined the role of the Maritime Silk Road.

Academic experts from the People's Republic of China, India and the Philippines and Turkish academics, intellectuals and businessmen evaluated the comprehensive analysis of Maritime Silk Road-MSR and the effects of the initiative on Turkish-Chinese relations in all aspects.

Deputy Undersecretary of the Ministry of Transport, Maritime Affairs and Communications Dr Ozkan Poyraz, Huaqiao University Rector and the Marine Silk Road Institute Director Professor Jia Yimin, DEIK Board Member and Turkey-China Business Council Chairman Murat Kolbasi, DEIK Logistics Business Council Vice-Chairman and Arkas Holding Port Services Group President Hakan Genc, , China Istanbul Trade Attaché Hang Songfeng, TURMEPA President Şadan Kaptanoğlu, KÜDENFOR Advisory Board Member Dr. Cem Kozlu, KÜDENFOR Board Member Admiral (E) Kadir Sağdıç, Deputy Director of China Maritime Silk Road Institute Professor Xu Peiyuan, Director of Koç University Asian Studies Center (KUASIA) Dr. Şebnem Köşer Akçapar, Professor Sedat Aybar, Director of the Chinese Research Center of Istanbul Aydın University, Professor Anoop Singh from the Gateway Thinking Center of India, Dr. Richard Javad Heydarian of La Salle University, Philippines. With, General Secretariat of the National Security Council, Ministry of Transport, Maritime Communication, Naval Forces Command, Coast Guard Command, Strategic Think Tanks, TÜSİAD, DEİK, UTİKAD, Maritime Chamber of Commerce members participated to the event.

In his opening speech, Deputy Undersecretary Ozkan Poyraz said that Turkey's ready to take his place in Marine Silk Road with Filyos, Mersin and Çandarlı ports. Ozkan Poyraz stated that, in the upcoming official visit of President Erdogan to China, it's expected to sign agreement for the framework of Edirne-Kars railway route.

Turkey-China Business Council Chairman Murat Kolbaşı said that the trade volume between Turkey and the Asia-Pacific region reached 50 billion US dollars and official visits of President Erdogan to India and China will reflect positively on bilateral relations.

DEIK Logistics Business council Vice Chairman Mr Hakan Genc announced the upcoming project of the Council on the Turkey's position at the Belt ad Road Initiative. The Project will assess the business opportunities will be created for Turkish companies. He added that this study, like other impact analysis and strategy studies conducted by DEİK would be an important guide for both public and private sectors.

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