Guinea minister seeks balanced trade with Turkey
Minister Aboubacar Kourouma urged Turkish firms to invest in Guinea's production sector.
Guinea's Minister of Industry and Commerce, Aboubacar Kourouma, met with his Turkish counterpart, Ömer BOLAT, in Istanbul on November 1, 2026. The ministers discussed bilateral trade, which reached nearly $300 million in 2025. Kourouma called for more balanced exchanges and encouraged Turkish companies to invest in Guinea's industrial base, including construction materials, agri-food, and textiles.
Kourouma also requested Turkish support for Guinean SMEs through technology transfer and training. Minister BOLAT raised concerns about administrative hurdles for Turkish investors. In response, Kourouma appointed a dedicated advisor to streamline these processes. BOLAT invited Kourouma to a halal products fair, and Kourouma invited BOLAT to lead a business mission to Guinea.
Both nations agreed to appoint focal points to monitor their partnership and strengthen cooperation in standardization. They aim to increase trade volume to $500 million, a goal first set in 2016. Efforts will also focus on facilitating economic operators' mobility and protecting investments. Kourouma is scheduled to attend the COMCEC opening ceremony on November 2, 2026.
Why it mattersGuinean businesses and the national economy are affected by the call for increased Turkish investment and balanced trade.