French companies plan to make investments worth 5 billion euros in Turkey by 2027, French Minister Delegate for Foreign Trade and Economic Attractiveness, Nicolas Forissier, said on Tuesday.
Speaking at the Turkey-France Joint Economic and Trade Cooperation (JETCO) meeting in Istanbul, held at the Foreign Economic Relations Board (DEIK), Forissier stressed that French companies have already invested 3,6 billion euros between 2020 and 2024, emphasizing the intensive and long-term nature of these commitments.
He emphasized that the volume of bilateral trade between the two countries reached a record of 24 billion euros as of 2025.
Forissier emphasized that French companies contribute significantly to the Turkish economy by providing 400.000 jobs through direct and indirect employment.
The French minister announced that Limak Group and Bpifrance will implement a new project worth 150 million euros.
He added that the Ronesans group will sign a special agreement with Bpifrance worth 50 million euros.
Forissier said that French public investment bank Bpifrance currently offers a total financing facility of 1,8 billion euros in Turkey.
He emphasized that the JETCO meeting represents an extraordinary dynamic and a decisive step in mutual cooperation between the two nations.
He expressed his satisfaction with the organization of the 9th JETCO mandate meeting in France next year.
Forissier noted that the Turkish economy continues to grow strongly and its companies are increasing their international presence.
Minister Forissier stated that France is open to offering all kinds of support to Turkish companies wishing to invest in France, which he described as the leading investment destination in Europe. /AA/
