Our world is experiencing the beginning of a new era; the global economy is being reshaped in line with changing dynamics and emerging markets.

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Regional developments—particularly within our own geography—are bringing about shifting balances, new pursuits, and alternative roadmaps.

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Türkiye stands out as one of the few countries in its region capable of conducting economic and trade diplomacy through a holistic approach; it has achieved significant success across many anticipated areas in economics, politics, and diplomacy. Guided by this vision, we decided to establish the International Cooperation Platform (ICP).

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In line with this objective, the Bosphorus Summit has, over the years, evolved into a respected

platform that promotes international cooperation, strengthens strategic dialogue, and guides

regional development.

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1. The 1st Bosphorus Summit was held on December 3–5, 2010, at Swissotel The Bosphorus Istanbul, with 963 participants from seventeen countries under the main theme “The Future of International Relations and Regional Cooperation Opportunities.” Bringing together key political and economic representatives of the region, the event raised awareness and contributed to transforming potential partnerships into commercial success.

2. The 2nd Bosphorus Summit took place on November 23–25, 2011, at the Conrad Istanbul Bosphorus Hotel, with over 1,400 participants from thirty-six countries under the theme “New Partnerships and Trust-Based Relations with Neighbors.” One of the summit’s notable outcomes was the strengthening of relations between Türkiye and Jordan, largely encouraged by Jordan’s Minister of Environment and Urban Development, H.E. Yahya Musa Kisbi. The event received extensive coverage in local and international media through interviews and news reports.

3. The 3rd Bosphorus Summit was held on December 13–15, 2012, at the Çırağan Palace Kempinski Hotel, with over 1,600 participants from more than forty countries, under the main theme “Restructuring the Global Order and the Potential of Eurasia.” The opening address was delivered by H.E. Abdullah Gül, President of the Republic of Türkiye, and the summit was hosted by the Turkish Exporters Assembly (TİM). The agreement for the Elbus Project, valued at USD 80 billion with the Russian Federation, was first signed at the 3rd Bosphorus Summit.

4. The 4th Bosphorus Summit took place on November 20–22, 2013, at the Four Seasons Bosphorus Istanbul Hotel. The main theme was “The Middle East and North Africa in Global Sustainable Competition.” Approximately 1,700 participants from fifty-one countries attended. Agreements worth around USD 370 million were signed among companies from Türkiye, China, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Algeria in the fields of health tourism, construction, and agriculture.

5. The 5th Bosphorus Summit convened on December 10–12, 2014, at the Four Seasons Bosphorus Hotel Istanbul under the theme “Tomorrow’s Changing Scenarios: Capturing Change and Developing Dialogues.” The summit concluded successfully with over 100 speakers and 1,992 participants from seventy countries. Kuwait was selected as the “Focus Country,” a Kuwait Cultural Night was organized, and opportunities for mutual investment between Türkiye and Kuwait were evaluated. As a result of three days of business meetings, representatives from the private sectors of the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Morocco, and Türkiye signed preliminary agreements totaling approximately USD 560 million.

6. The 6th Bosphorus Summit was held on December 9–11, 2015, at the Çırağan Palace Kempinski Istanbul under the main theme “Broadening the Base of Poverty Reduction and Prosperity.” Qatar was the focus country. The summit attracted international attention with 130 speakers from eighty countries and approximately 2,000 participants. Leading institutions such as UNDP, the World Bank, Oxford University (OxGAPS), and the International Energy Agency organized joint partnership panels in close coordination with UIP.

7. The 7th Bosphorus Summit took place on November 29–December 1, 2016, at the Four Seasons Bosphorus Hotel Istanbul. Held under the main theme “Global Goals: Global Future,” the summit hosted approximately 2,200 participants from ninety countries. The opening address was delivered by H.E. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, President of the Republic of Türkiye.

8. The 8th Bosphorus Summit was held on November 27–30, 2017, at the Four Seasons Bosphorus Hotel under the theme “Designing the Future: The New Struggle of Globalization,” with 2,400 participants from seventy-two countries. Speeches and panels by senior bureaucrats and executives from Türkiye and around the world were followed with great interest.

9. The 9th Bosphorus Summit convened on November 25–28, 2018, at the Four Seasons Bosphorus Hotel Istanbul, with approximately 2,000 participants from eighty-one countries and 196 speakers. The main theme was “Sustaining Peace and Development for All.”

10. The 10th Bosphorus Summit was held on November 27–29, 2019, at the Çırağan Palace Kempinski Hotel, with representatives from eighty-seven countries and a total of 2,600 participants. The theme was “Human-Centered Development: Technology, Ethics, and Governance,” under the overarching heading “Towards a New World Order.”

11. The 11th Bosphorus Summit took place on March 8–9, 2021, at the Conrad Istanbul Bosphorus Hotel under the theme “Living in an Age of Uncertainty.” Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it was held in a hybrid format. A total of 5,300 people participated and followed the summit, including 335 in-person attendees from forty-three countries.

12. The 12th Bosphorus Summit was held on December 6–7, 2021, at the Conrad Istanbul Bosphorus Hotel under the theme “Working for a Better World.” The summit brought together 675 in-person participants and more than 10,000 online participants from forty-nine countries.

13. The 13th Bosphorus Summit took place on November 10–11, 2022, under the main theme “The Great Transformation: Driving Forces of Global Change.” Held at the Conrad Istanbul Bosphorus Hotel, the summit brought together 1,340 participants from forty-seven countries. The 100th anniversary of the Republic of Türkiye was celebrated at the summit, which gathered senior Turkish and international executives and bureaucrats.

14. The 14th Bosphorus Summit was held on November 16–17, 2023. Under the theme “Welcoming the Next Century: Challenges and Expectations,” the summit featured opening speeches by ministers from different countries and brought together 1,200 participants from fifty-seven countries at the Conrad Istanbul Bosphorus Hotel.

15. The 15th Bosphorus Summit was held on November 7–8 under the main theme “Building Bridges to the Future: Peace, Technology, Sustainability,” with 122 speakers from forty-two countries and more than 1,300 participants. As in previous years, the summit hosted prominent guests and speakers addressing current issues at the Four Seasons Bosphorus Hotel.

16. The 16th Bosphorus Summit was held on November 6–7, 2025, at the Four Seasons Bosphorus Hotel under the main theme “Global Challenges: Adapting to New Realities,” with nearly 1,800 participants from sixty countries. Senior Turkish and international business leaders, NGO representatives, and bureaucrats from various sectors shared their views and work on current issues with participants.