The Balkans is one of the most important regions for Turkey. There are many historical, social, economic and political reasons which make the Balkans important for Turkey. Turkey is a Balkan country not only for its geo­graphical location but also historical and socio-cultural aspects. Turkey has deep and intensive historical and socio-cultural relations and connections with the Balkan nations and countries.

Indo-Turkish Trade: 1985–2003

Indian exports to Turkey mainly consists of organic chemicals [bulk drugs], cotton/yarn, synthetic fiber, plastic/articles, tanning chemicals and dyes, machine tools and light machinery, small electrical items, iron and steel articles, silk/products, jute/products, leather, automotive parts so on.
The First Europe – Turkey Forum that is organized with the cooperation of Turkish Asian Center for Strategic Studies (TASAM) and Instytut Wschodni was taken place in Poland. The Chairman of TASAM Süleyman Şensoy stated in his opening statement that the