A number of officials from Department of International Relations and Coorporation (DIRCO), led by M Bona,Chief Director of Centre and Eastern Europe Desk visited Turkish companies in Johannesburg

During this trip, accompanied by Mr. Yusuf Sariyaprak, Chairman of South African-Turkish Business Association, Chief Director and his colleagues visited some Mining, Furniture, Textile, Food sectors of businesses.

Chief Director M Bona expressed his appreciation to the Turkish investors for their hard work and contributions to the South African economy through the creation job opportunities for local people. He also pledged to assist them over any challenges that they have encountered due to administrative measures. Turkish investors also expressed appreciation to M Bona and his colleagues for their sincere concern about their business operations.