Ali Başman proclaims bid to steer Turkish Cypriot Chamber of Commerce
Oct 9, 2026 2:05 pm
Ibrar Younas
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Businessman Ali Başman has introduced his candidacy for president of the Turkish Cypriot Chamber of Commerce, pledging to strengthen its affect and assist companies overcome mounting financial pressures.
The Chamber is because of maintain its extraordinary normal meeting in December. Başman, who has served on its meeting and board of administrators for the previous three phrases, mentioned he wished to place his expertise to work in a better management position.
In a written assertion asserting his bid, Başman mentioned his years inside the Chamber and as an government at Başman Group had given him first-hand perception into the challenges going through companies and the potential of the Turkish Cypriot economic system.
He highlighted more and more tough entry to finance, rising manufacturing prices and uncertainty holding again funding, saying small and medium-sized enterprises have been struggling to remain afloat, exporters confronted obstacles reaching abroad markets and younger entrepreneurs have been discovering it tough to construct a future.
Başman pledged to work in the direction of a extra proactive Chamber that develops sensible options, delivers outcomes and provides its members a stronger voice in financial decision-making.
He mentioned constructive dialogue with public authorities and civil society organisations would underpin his strategy, alongside efforts to make sure that sound financial insurance policies are applied and adopted by.
“Our purpose is to extend manufacturing, funding, exports and employment,” he mentioned.
His priorities embrace creating proposals to enhance entry to finance, strengthening enterprise competitiveness and supporting digital and inexperienced transitions, working with stakeholders throughout the economic system.
Başman additionally promised an inclusive administration representing companies of all sizes, from household corporations to bigger corporations, with ladies entrepreneurs and younger buyers having a spot within the Chamber’s work.
Internationally, he mentioned he would search to construct on the Chamber’s standing as a consultant of the Turkish Cypriot enterprise group, develop partnerships and assist corporations entry new markets.
Describing his candidacy as a dedication to taking accountability for the nation’s financial future, Başman mentioned: “We’ll suppose collectively. We’ll produce collectively. We’ll develop collectively.”
