Türkiye’s defense industry sales
Stressing that Türkiye is at the top in the number of drone and combat drone sales, Erdogan said that last year, 65% of global sales in this field were carried out by Turkish defense industry companies.
“In 2023, our defense exports reached the figure of $5.6 billion. Türkiye’s defense and aerosp ace products, export revenues increased by 12.2% in the January-September period compared to the same period last year.”
“Thus, our exports exceeded $6 billion with an increase of 10.4% on an annual basis,” the president said.
Relations with Balkans, Turkic world
Commenting on his recent visits to Serbia and Albania, Erdogan said Türkiye enhanced bilateral ties and a total of 15 agreements were signed with both countries.
He expressed gratitude to the leaders of both countries for their hospitality, adding that Türkiye will further its cooperation with other countries in the Balkans and will continue visits in the coming period.
Erdogan also said relations with the Turkic world within the Organization of Turkic States are constantly developing and flourishing.
