A significant cooperation meeting was held in Italy’s Basilicata region as part of the START-T Project. The Tekirdağ Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Basilicata Chamber of Commerce came together at this meeting, which aimed to support sustainable economic development between the business communities of Türkiye and the European Union.

The meeting was attended by our Chairman of the Board and TOBB Board Member Cengiz Günay, our Assembly President Hakan Şık, Malatya Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Oğuzhan Ata Sadıkoğlu, Tekirdağ Provincial Director of Culture and Tourism Ömer Faruk Karaküçük, our members representing the tourism sector, and our START-T Project team. The host, the Basilicata Chamber of Commerce, was represented by President Michele Somma, Secretary General Patrick Suglia and Project Coordinator Patrizia Andosa.

The discussions covered opportunities for regional cooperation, local economic growth, the development of local assets and the promotion of sustainable tourism. A comprehensive presentation explored the Basilicata region’s potential in agriculture, industry and tourism, while sector representatives shared their knowledge and experience and offered their views on developing quality tourism. Important steps were taken towards strengthening economic and sectoral relations between the two regions. Current activities under the START-T Project and potential future collaborations were also considered. The meeting concluded with a formal signing and an exchange of gifts.