Mehmet Şimşek

Turkish Deputy PM confident about economy after coup attempt

Turkey does not expect to experience difficulties about any rollover of its external debt, Deputy Prime Minister Mehmet Şimşek stated on July 21.

21.07.2016

Deputy Prime Minister Şimşek assures no need to panic, all measures taken for markets

The Deputy Prime Minister in charge of the economy, Mehmet Şimşek, assured there is no need to panic, saying that the economic administration has taken all measures to ensure normal functioning of markets. Şimşek yesterday talked to 500 foreign investors through a teleconference to give clear answers to all questions worrying them. He said: "There is no need to panic and we need to be calm. We got back to work very quickly. Would markets be open if there were a state of emergency?"

19.07.2016

Different views on Syrian crisis doesn't make Turkey, Russia enemies: Deputy PM

Deputy Prime Minister Mehmet Şimşek said Thursday having opposing views on the crisis in Syria did not make Russia and Turkey enemies.

18.02.2016

Turkey to focus on structural reforms for sustainable economic growth, Deputy PM Şimşek says

Turkey's Deputy Prime Minister Mehmet Şimşek said Wednesday that the Turkish government has been focusing on structural reforms to continue the country's successful economic performance.

07.01.2016

Fiscal Discipline and Educational Quality

ANKARA – The world is moving into a post-industrial age in which manufacturing is becoming ever more complex and competition has become global.

02.06.2014

Economic Shadows and Light

ANKARA – If it is true that we live in a “global village,” bound to one another through commercial, financial, and social ties, then it is also true that informal economic activity in one part of the world has a negative impact elsewhere.

09.01.2014

The Wisdom of Crisis Prevention

ANKARA – Regardless of how differently governments may formulate policy, ensuring financial stability is their common responsibility.

17.09.2013