İGA Istanbul Airport CEO Selahattin Bilgen met with European Council President Antonio Costa at Istanbul Airport. During the meeting, the future of the global aviation industry, sustainable growth, and the potential for cooperation between Türkiye and Europe were discussed.
Türkiye-EU Aviation Agenda Discussed at İGA Istanbul Airport
İGA Istanbul Airport CEO Selahattin Bilgen held a meeting with European Union (EU) Council President Antonio Costa at Istanbul Airport. The meeting, held before Costa’s flight, focused on the future of the global aviation industry, sustainable growth objectives, and cooperation opportunities between Türkiye and Europe from the perspective of the aviation sector.
Aviation-Focused Meeting Between Selahattin Bilgen and Antonio Costa
In a statement shared on his social media account, İGA CEO Selahattin Bilgen said he was pleased to host European Council President Antonio Costa at Istanbul Airport.
Bilgen stated that the meeting covered the future of the global aviation industry, sustainable growth policies, and the existing potential for economic and commercial cooperation between Europe and Türkiye.
Strategic Position of Istanbul Airport Highlighted
Selahattin Bilgen also emphasized the role of Istanbul Airport within the global aviation network.
Bilgen stated that Istanbul Airport, one of the airports with the highest number of international connections in the world, continues to contribute to Türkiye’s trade and international relations through its strategic position connecting different continents, particularly Europe and Asia.
Sustainable Growth and Cooperation Were on the Agenda
During the meeting, evaluations were made regarding the sustainable growth approach in the aviation sector and the development of economic cooperation between Europe and Türkiye.
According to İGA’s statement, Istanbul Airport continues to play a significant role in supporting regional and intercontinental trade thanks to its international connectivity and global transportation network.
