Despite actors like Israel seeking to reignite the flames of war, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said that they are following the process with “cautious optimism.”
Speaking at the Century of Türkiye - Strong Hub for Investment event on Friday at the Dolmabahce Presidential Office in Istanbul, Erdogan said neither the region nor the world can return to the past, and added that “the repercussions of fractures caused by such a major tremor will become clearer over time.”
“By successfully managing one of the biggest security crises of recent years, Türkiye has once again confirmed and cemented its status as an island of stability in its region,” Erdogan added.
Erdogan’s remarks come as Israel has expanded its military aggression across multiple fronts in the region, including its war on Gaza, continued strikes in Lebanon and Syria, and direct escalation with Iran.
Türkiye has repeatedly warned that Israel’s growing attacks risk deepening regional instability and triggering a wider conflict, while positioning itself as a stabilising actor calling for restraint and de-escalation across the Middle East.
Investment hub
Erdogan also pledged sweeping reforms to position Türkiye as a leading global investment hub, signalling fresh incentives aimed at attracting international capital to the country’s flagship financial district.
Speaking about the government’s economic roadmap, Erdogan said Ankara would introduce “comprehensive regulations” designed to make Türkiye “one of the most appealing investment centres in the world,” underscoring a renewed push to bolster investor confidence and competitiveness.
At the centre of the plan is the Istanbul Finance Centre, where the government intends to roll out additional tax breaks to companies operating from the district.
Erdogan said firms engaged in transit trade through the centre would benefit from a 95 percent tax exemption on profits, a move aimed at turning Istanbul into a key node for global financial flows and trade.
The measures reflect Türkiye’s broader strategy to leverage its geographic position between Europe, Asia and the Middle East while deepening its appeal to multinational firms seeking alternative financial bases.
Erdogan framed the initiative as part of a long-term vision to strengthen economic resilience and expand high-value investment, signalling that further regulatory steps could follow as Ankara seeks to sharpen its edge in an increasingly competitive global investment landscape.
