Cameroon and Türkiye chambers sign investment deal
A new forum will promote joint investments and strengthen business ties between the two nations.
Cameroonian and Turkish business chambers signed a memorandum of understanding on November 1 in Istanbul to promote joint investments and strengthen business ties. Christophe Eken, President of Cameroon's Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Crafts (CCIMA), signed the document with representatives of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB).
The MoU establishes a Türkiye-Cameroon Chamber of Commerce and Industry Forum intended to facilitate joint investments in Cameroon and encourage long-term cooperation. This initiative supports Cameroon's goal to develop its manufacturing sector and attract foreign investment.
Bilateral merchandise trade reached approximately $349.2 million in 2025, with Cameroon exporting $159.8 million worth of goods, including cocoa and wood products. Türkiye supplies Cameroon with machinery and manufactured goods.
Why it mattersCameroon's business chambers and the country's manufacturing sector will benefit from strengthened ties and potential joint investments with Türkiye.