A Turkish delegation led by Trade Minister Omer Bolat and Minister of Agriculture and Forestry Ibrahim Yumakli visited Odesa. The group included representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Trade, the «Exim Bank», and the Turkish Contractors Association.

The Mayor of Odesa, Gennady Trukhanov, warmly welcomed the distinguished guests, stating: 

«Turkey is one of our key partners, and despite the ongoing war, Turkish businesses continue to operate in the city and are exploring expansion opportunities.»

On March 13, a meeting of the Turkish-Ukrainian working group on reconstruction and recovery took place in Kyiv.