Turkish Exports In 12 Months Reach 117 Bln Usd, State Minister

ISTANBUL - Turkish State Minister Kursad Tuzmen said Friday Turkish exports in 12 months had reached 117 billion USD.
Speaking at the inauguration of the Business Machines and Construction Technologies Fair ANKOMAK 2008 in Istanbul, Tuzmen said that this fair was the biggest of its kind in the nearby region.
"Turkish exports of business machines have exceeded one billion USD. The Turkish economy is the 15th biggest economy in the world behind South Korea. As of today, Turkish exports in the past 12 months have reached 117 billion USD," Tuzmen said.
"Despite all problems, Turkish exports since January have increased by 37 percent when compared to the same term last year," Tuzmen said.
"Turkish contractors assumed projects worth 20 billion USD in 2007 overseas. With its income of 20 billion USD from foreign construction projects and 20 billion USD from tourism, Turkey looks at the near future with confidence despite global economic problems," Tuzmen also said.
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