Historic Mission to Istanbul
The Republic of San Marino Accredited as a “Bridge to Europe” for Turkish Businesses under the Guidance of AIIT and TÜRKONFED The Institutional and Commercial Mission of the Republic of San Marino to Istanbul, held from June 8th to 10th, 2026, concluded with extraordinary success, exceeding all expectations. Under the strategic guidance of the Italian-Turkish […]
Rome-Ankara: AIIT and ATO Plan New Missions
Giuseppe Laghezza Masci, President of the Italian-Turkish Business Association (AIIT), met in Rome with Gürsel Baran and Halil İbrahim Yılmaz, respectively President and Vice President of the Ankara Chamber of Commerce (ATO) — the second largest chamber of commerce in Türkiye, representing over 160,000 members. The meeting focused on discussing new strategies aimed at consolidating […]
“Region2Region” Model Launches from Pescara
Abruzzo as a strategic hub for the Italy-Türkiye commercial axis PESCARA – TÜRKONFED’s international mission in Italy arrives in Pescara, transforming the coastal area into an operational laboratory for the “Region2Region” project. The event, organized by AIIT in synergy with Confindustria Medio Adriatico, comes at a stage of extraordinary political convergence between Rome and Ankara, […]
Italy-Türkiye: L’Aquila Inaugurates the “Region2Region” Model
A new season of economic diplomacy begins. L’AQUILA – The capital of Abruzzo is at the forefront of strengthening relations between Italy and Türkiye, acting as a key player in an unprecedented historical moment for bilateral ties. The operational summit held at the headquarters of Confindustria L’Aquila Abruzzo Interno officially marks the launch of the […]
AIIT Meets Entrepreneurs: Focus on “Country Presentation”
On February 12, 2026, a meeting was held at the headquarters of Confindustria L’Aquila between AIIT, chaired by Giuseppe Laghezza Masci, commercial attaches from the Turkish Embassy, and numerous local entrepreneurs interested in exploring exchange opportunities with Türkiye. During the session, the Turkish economic framework was outlined, with a specific focus on the prospects for […]
AIIT Board of Directors Meeting in San Marino
On January 28 and 29, 2026, the meeting of the AIIT Board of Directors was held in the Republic of San Marino. The meeting was attended by Giuseppe Laghezza Masci (AIIT President), Orçun Gömeç (Board Member and Vice President Treasurer), Alaaddin Güven (AIIT Secretary General), Burak Pehlivan (Board Member, President of TÜRKONFED INTERNATIONAL, and President […]
Presentation of the “Region to Region” Model
AIIT, in synergy with TÜRKONFED, has launched a series of meetings with major Italian trade associations representing the world of SMEs. The objective is to promote the concept of “Region to Region” cooperation, conceived by AIIT as a fundamental pillar for the internationalization of businesses. The “Region to Region” model moves beyond the logic of […]
AIIT: The First Historic Board of Directors Meeting in Rome
ROME, November 7, 2025 – The first meeting of the Board of Directors of the Italian-Turkish Association of Entrepreneurs (AIIT) was held in the prestigious setting of the Capital, marking a fundamental milestone for economic cooperation between the two countries following its recent establishment. Under the leadership of President Giuseppe Laghezza Masci, the meeting represented […]
TÜRKONFED Mission to Rome
In October 2025, a mission led by a TÜRKONFED delegation took place in Rome, organized in collaboration with our Association. The objective was to capitalize on the momentum, strongly emphasized at the governmental level, to develop bilateral relations through institutional meetings with the leading Italian organizations dedicated to the internationalization of businesses. The delegation, composed […]
President’s Message
President’s Message In a constantly evolving global economy, the ability to create solid and direct connections between territories is the true differentiator for business success. Italy has always built its commercial strength on internationalization, and it is within this framework that the Italo-Turkish Business Association (AIIT) operates. Our vision aims to transform the historic cultural […]