Maryland Department of Commerce’s Istanbul International Trade Office Opened

In early June, the Maryland Department of Commerce has opened an international trade office in Istanbul, Türkiye, represented by Kubra Nefise Kalkan. This location will join the state’s 18 existing foreign trade offices worldwide, the latest in a growing effort to help state businesses compete in a global marketplace. Türkiye can become a strong trading partner with Maryland because of the country’s growing health care sector, focus on cybersecurity and promising defense industry. The opening, designed to connect Maryland businesses with European and Asian partners, is part of the state’s broader effort to expand its reach into international markets.