STG promoted Turkish aqua foods in Turkmenistan

Turkish seafood goes to the world. STG leads the way…
Founded by Aegean Exporters Union, Promotion Committee for Aqua Products, STG, participated for the first time in Turkish export products fair held in Turkmenistan in 10th to 12th February 2015. It was the sixth edition of the fair. On the occasion of opening ceremony of the fair, leading names from both sides were participated in the fair, including Adnan Yildirim, deputy minister of economy, Rifat Hisarciklioglu, chairman of TOBB, Sevki Mutevellioglu, Turkish ambassador in Ashgabat, Rasit Meredov, foreign minister of Turkmenistan. Also participated by large groups from Turkmenistan government, the fair is organized in the Ashgabat Exhibiton Kiosk. Melih Isliel, chairman of STG, expressed his satisfaction about the participation of large number of food companies from Turkey and said, “In Turkmenistan traditions, Thursday was the day of fish. We want to revitalize this tradition. Our fish exports to Turkmenistan was about 168 thousand dollars in 2013, however, it rose to 387 thousand dollars in 2014. We expect more volumes in 2015.” Tahir Kanlikuyu, branch manager of Aegean Exporters Union and deputy expert Neslihan Ersan were also present in the fair.