Türkiye’s Treasury and Finance Minister Mehmet Şimşek announced that the country’s ongoing economic policies to reduce energy dependence and enhance export competitiveness are reinforcing the foundations of a sustainable current account balance.

According to the minister, the annual current account deficit stood at $20.1 billion as of September. The deficit-to-GDP ratio for the third quarter is projected to remain steady at 1.3%, reflecting balanced external dynamics despite global challenges.

Şimşek emphasized that the positive momentum in external financing continued through the third quarter. Between January and September, the debt rollover ratios for the real sector and banks reached 167% and 235%, respectively, signaling robust investor confidence and stable access to international markets.

He also highlighted the significant role of direct investments in improving financing quality while expanding production capacity and employment. Total direct investments reached $11.4 billion in the first nine months of 2025 — the highest level in the past decade.

Furthermore, net foreign direct investment inflows recorded a modest year-on-year increase, rising to $4.3 billion.

Şimşek underlined that these figures demonstrate the resilience and growing credibility of Türkiye’s economic management, as well as the effectiveness of ongoing reforms aimed at achieving a sustainable external balance and long-term growth. (ILKHA)