Cameroon and Türkiye deepen business ties with a focus on investment and local production
The Istanbul mission has opened new opportunities for Cameroonian businesses and strengthened the relationships needed to move projects forward. CTBC is now coordinating the next phase of engagement.
From 31 October to 3 November 2026, Cameroonian entrepreneurs and public institutions joined Turkish counterparts in Istanbul for a programme of business discussions, institutional exchanges and industrial visits, organised on the sidelines of the 42nd COMCEC Ministerial Session.
The mission brought a clear ambition: connect Cameroon’s development priorities with businesses that have the experience, technology and investment capacity to help realise them.
Under the leadership of Minister Alamine Ousmane Mey, the discussions focused on productive partnerships, joint investment and the transformation of more resources within Cameroon. Established enterprises presented their projects alongside institutions working on infrastructure and services essential to economic growth.
Business discussions that continued beyond the meeting room
The business roundtable and B2B meetings gave participants opportunities to present their needs, explore new partnerships and deepen existing relationships.
For several delegates, the exchanges continued through appointments at company offices and visits to factories, including engagements beyond Istanbul. These meetings allowed participants to examine equipment, understand production processes and discuss the practical requirements of working together.
Agriculture and agro processing, textiles, industrial machinery, mining, energy and waste management featured among the areas of interest. Associated visits also explored opportunities in health cooperation.
The mission was supported by the combined work of MINEPAT, the Cameroon Türkiye Business Council (CTBC), DEİK and the diplomatic missions of both countries, alongside the participating institutions and businesses.
A stronger institutional channel for cooperation
The signing of a cooperation instrument between Cameroon’s Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Crafts (CCIMA) and the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB) marked an important institutional achievement.
This cooperation provides a basis for closer business dialogue, information exchange, technical engagement and opportunities to connect enterprises from both countries.
For CTBC, sustained access to relevant counterparts is central to helping businesses develop productive relationships.
Learning from industry in Gebze
The visit to the Gebze Organised Industrial Zone, GOSB, was a deliberate part of the programme.
Delegates examined how industrial infrastructure, management, logistics and services work together to support production and employment. The experience offered practical lessons for Cameroon’s industrial development, particularly in skills, technology transfer and the organisation of productive investment.
At confectionery manufacturer TAYAŞ, the delegation toured production facilities and discussed opportunities connected to Cameroonian cocoa, alongside the potential for manufacturing cooperation.
These exchanges illustrated how a factory visit can lead to a more focused business discussion around Cameroon’s resources and capabilities.
Cameroon as a base for regional business
The investment proposition also looked beyond Cameroon’s domestic market.
Joint production in Cameroon could support commercial relationships across CEMAC and other regional markets. This creates opportunities to develop stronger local supply chains, expand processing capacity and connect Cameroonian enterprises with wider demand.
The aim is to combine complementary strengths in ways that create value for both countries.
The next phase is already underway
CTBC is following up individually with delegates to review their meetings, assess progress against their initial objectives and identify the support needed to advance their projects.
This work will guide further engagement with MINEPAT, Turkish counterparts and relevant institutions. It will also create opportunities to reconnect with suitable project promoters who could not participate in the mission.
In the coming weeks, CTBC will share more stories from the delegation, insights from the industrial visits and updates as partnerships develop.
We invite businesses and institutions with defined projects and an interest in Cameroon Türkiye cooperation to stay connected with CTBC. The opportunities opened in Istanbul will require continued participation, preparation and commitment to turn them into lasting results.