TÜGİAD INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS COMMISSION (UİK)
Mission Statement
To connect the geographical and production power of the Republic of Türkiye with the international business world, introduce TÜGİAD, Türkiye’s first and only international young businesspeople’s association, to the global business community, and become a trusted reference point through its established reputation.
WORKING AREAS
- Facilitating and Enhancing International Relations
- Establish and develop political, commercial, and social activities on an international scale while keeping TÜGİAD members informed.
- Fostering Partnerships and Initiatives
- Collaborate with peer associations and umbrella organizations globally to initiate and lead beneficial activities and partnerships for TÜGİAD and Türkiye, while taking the initiative to create new alliances.
- Analyzing Global Economic Trends
- Monitor the global economic development process, inform members, and conduct initiatives to maximize their benefits.
- Expanding Trade Relations
- Ensure the formation and enhancement of members’ commercial relations with foreign countries by maintaining communication with foreign representatives in Türkiye.
- Fulfillment of TÜGİAD’s Commitments Abroad
- Carry out tasks and missions related to the organizations and associations where TÜGİAD holds membership internationally.
- Engaging in Lobbying Activities
- Conduct effective lobbying activities to promote the interests of TÜGİAD and its members.
- Participation in Key International Summits and Events
- Ensure regular participation in G20 YEA Summits, YES, and JEUNE meetings, and strengthen reciprocal relations with peer associations in G20 member countries.
- Hosting International Delegations
- Invite foreign journalists, parliamentarians, and delegations to Türkiye and actively participate in overseas events organized by founding organizations such as DEİK and similar institutions.
- Advocating Corporate Views
- Convey TÜGİAD’s corporate perspectives to relevant institutions and organizations through representatives and ensure their follow-up.
- Supporting Business Development
- Establish business development departments within TÜGİAD’s international branches to assist members in tenders, imports, exports, and exploring new business opportunities.
- Strategic Collaboration with International Entities
- Obtain information and strategic insights from international companies and developed countries’ relevant units to form collaborative working groups and present reports.
- Participation in International Events
- Attend events hosted by international organizations according to a designated strategic plan, and provide members with facilitation in official protocols, procedures, and visa processes.
