Health Minister Memişoğlu: "Türkiye Is No Longer a Market, but a Partner"
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Health Minister Prof. Dr. Kemal Memişoğlu delivered a speech in Antalya on Thursday, 5 November 2026. The speech was organised by the Biomedical Technologies Association (BİYOTED). In his remarks, the minister said that the world should view Türkiye with a new perspective. According to him, Türkiye is no longer merely a market where products are sold, but now stands as a partner with which cooperation is carried out.
Biomedical technologies are an important sector that covers medical devices and technical products used in healthcare. These products are essential for hospitals and health services to function. For this reason, the development of the sector draws attention both in terms of healthcare services and the economy. Associations such as BİYOTED seek to make the voice of the sector heard by bringing together companies and experts working in this field.
The minister's use of the concepts of "market" and "partner" together conveys the message that Türkiye's role in international health and technology has changed. The concept of a market refers to a place where a country purchases products from abroad. The concept of a partner, on the other hand, describes working together in areas such as production, research and development. The minister's remarks emphasise the difference between these two concepts.
This speech once again highlighted the importance of domestic production and international cooperation in the health sector. A full transcript of the speech, along with detailed information on specific investments or projects, may be published later in the relevant sources. Readers who wish to follow developments in the health sector may monitor official statements and announcements from sector associations.
Sources: - Medikal News
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