Şekib Avdagiç
Şekib Avdagiç is the President of the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce (İTO), known for his active role in representing the interests of Turkish businesses. He recently made headlines with his remarks at the SIAL Paris Food Fair, where he criticized the European Union's visa policies, highlighting the impact of short-term visas on business and trade. His commentary reflects broader concerns among Turkish entrepreneurs regarding the political use of visas and their implications for economic activity.
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Şekib Avdagiç is the President of the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce who highlighted the need for Turkey to update its Customs Union agreement with the EU.
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Turkey· 2026-02-04
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