Türkiye and China to hold green development forum in Istanbul

Türkiye and China are due to hold a green development business forum in Istanbul on Nov.

9 during Chinese Vice President Han Zheng’s visit.

The meeting comes as the countries mark 55 years of diplomatic relations, and Han is expected to travel with Chinese business leaders from several sectors.

The forum aims to expand investment and cooperation on green development, with Turkish officials and public and private sector representatives expected to attend.

Discussions are set to cover areas including environmental technology, recycling, electric vehicles, smart manufacturing, logistics and finance.

Trade between the two countries reached $44.7 billion in the first nine months of 2026, while Türkiye’s exports to China in that period exceeded its full-year totals for each of the previous four years.

Türkiye is seeking to narrow its trade deficit with China by increasing exports and strengthening economic cooperation.

The forum is intended to support those efforts, although no specific agreements or outcomes have been announced.