Türkiye’s Coca-Cola Içecek Reaffirms Long-Term Commitment to Pakistan

Islamabad: The high-level Turkish delegation, led by Anadolu Group’s President of Corporate Affairs, Communications, and Sustainability, Atilla Yerlikaya, met with Federal Minister for Finance Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Wednesday to discuss investment opportunities in Pakistan. The delegation included Ahmet Kursad Ertin, Chief Operating Officer of Coca-Cola Içecek, and Sunay Sanli, General Manager of Coca-Cola Içecek Pakistan. They provided an overview of Coca-Cola Içecek’s existing investments and explored future prospects in the country.

The delegation expressed confidence in Pakistan’s economic potential and reaffirmed their long-term commitment to the market. Acknowledging recent macroeconomic improvements, they appreciated the government’s initiatives aimed at ensuring economic stability and fostering a business-friendly environment. Discussions highlighted the importance of policy consistency in attracting and sustaining foreign investments.

Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb welcomed the delegation and recognized Turkish companies’ contributions to Pakistan’s industrial growth and employment sector, particularly Coca-Cola Içecek’s role. He reiterated the government’s commitment to providing a long-term policy framework and ensuring policy continuity to facilitate foreign investors. The finance minister also underscored Pakistan’s efforts to enhance ease of doing business and attract global enterprises.

Both sides reaffirmed their resolve to strengthen bilateral economic cooperation, emphasizing the mutual benefits of sustained trade, , particularly Coca-Cola Içecek, for their significant contributions to Pakistan’s economy, industrial growth, and employment generation. He assured the delegation of the government’s commitment to providing a stable policy framework and ensuring continuity to facilitate foreign investments. The minister also emphasized Pakistan’s efforts to enhance ease of doing business, which would further attract multinational corporations.

Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral economic cooperation between Pakistan and Türkiye. They acknowledged the mutual benefits of sustained investment and trade partnerships, agreeing to explore new areas of collaboration. The meeting concluded with a shared understanding that long-term economic engagement would contribute to the prosperity of both nations.