Turkish Delegation from Coca-Cola Explores Investment Opportunities in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: A high-level Turkish delegation led by Atilla Yerlikaya, President of Corporate Affairs, Communications, and Sustainability at Anadolu Group, met with the Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb. The delegation included Ahmet Kursad Ertin, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Coca-Cola İçecek, and Sunay Sanli, General Manager of Coca-Cola İçecek Pakistan.

During the meeting, the delegation briefed the finance minister on Coca-Cola İçecek’s existing investments in Pakistan and discussed potential future opportunities. They reaffirmed their long-term commitment to Pakistan’s market and expressed confidence in the country’s economic potential.

The delegation acknowledged recent improvements in Pakistan’s macroeconomic indicators, appreciating the government’s efforts to stabilize the economy and create a more favorable environment for foreign investors.

Aurangzeb welcomed the delegation and highlighted the contributions of Turkish companies, particularly Coca-Cola İçecek, in supporting Pakistan’s industrial growth, employment generation, and economic development. He assured the delegation of the government’s commitment to providing a long-term policy framework and maintaining policy continuity to encourage foreign investments.

Both sides discussed potential areas of collaboration and policy measures aimed at improving the ease of doing business in Pakistan.

The meeting concluded with both sides reaffirming their commitment to strengthening bilateral economic cooperation between Pakistan and Türkiye, recognizing the mutual benefits of sustained investment and trade partnerships.