Ankara Forum aims to participate in the revitalization of Palestinian Free Industrial Zone.
ISTANBUL - The third meeting of the Ankara Forum that brings together the institutions representing the business world in Palestine, Israel and Turkey was held on September 20-21, 2005 in Istanbul.
The Forum discussed the progress ensured by the working groups on the revitalization of Palestinian Free Industrial Zone (Erez Industrial Estate) and tourism. Among the issues addressed in the meeting were development of SMEs, access to finance and business prospects particularly for the construction sector.
Participants of the Forum congratulated the parties for successfully completing the Retreat Plan. Economic issues and generating employment in the Gaza region were identified as the fundamental issues that must be addressed in order to ensure the continuation of the peace building process. The will to contribute to the process by taking part in the revitalization of the Palestinian Industrial Zone through a company to be established under the Ankara Forum was stressed. The efforts made by the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchange of Turkey and the Federation of Palestinian Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture were appreciated by the Forum participants.
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