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National Alliance May See Two New Members, Elvan Expects 5.5-6% 1Q GDP

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  • iYi Party leader Aksener says the National Alliance (CHP, iYi, Felicity & Democrat party) may look to include the Future Party and DEVA in the days to come.
    • Also notes AKP support has dropped in recent polls to 25%, while the "iYi party is growing, CHP keeps its votes and the Sadet Party is doing well.
    • When you look at it that way it doesn't seem likely the AKP will win"
  • FinMin Elvan sees 5.5-6% growth in 1Q21, double digit growth in 2Q on base effects and above 5% for the remainder of the year.
    • Says industrial, production and trade sectors are above pre-crisis levels. Notes exports are expected to increase 16-20% to reach $200bn for the first time in history.
    • Also says inflation is the number 1 priority in terms of economy management
  • Covusoglu says Egypt talks were held in a positive atmosphere and discussions will continue on steps to normalise relations in the upcoming period
  • US senator Duckworth calls on Biden to pressure Turkey over malign activities against Syrian Kurds and fulfil its NATO commitments by solving international conflicts peacefully
MNI London Bureau | +44 020-3983-7894 | murray.nichol@marketnews.com
MNI London Bureau | +44 020-3983-7894 | murray.nichol@marketnews.com

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