President of TIF Gives Interview to CNN Business Arabic

On 23 June 2026, H.E. Baghdad Amreyev, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Turkic Investment Fund (TIF), gave an interview to CNN Business Arabic, the official media partner of the OPEC Fund Development Forum 2026 held in Vienna.

During the interview, H.E. Baghdad Amreyev highlighted TIF’s role as the first joint financial institution established by the Turkic countries. He noted that the Fund was created to support investment, private sector development, trade, connectivity, and stronger economic cooperation among its Member States.

He outlined key sectors where the Fund can create value and spoke about TIF’s expanding cooperation with international financial institutions. Commenting on the Middle Corridor, the President of TIF emphasized that strengthening transport and trade connectivity across the Turkic region is central to the Fund’s mandate. He noted that enhanced Middle Corridor connectivity can help Member States reduce bottlenecks, facilitate regional trade, and create new opportunities for businesses operating along the corridor.

Responding to a question about TIF’s cooperation with financial institutions from the Arab Gulf region, H.E. Baghdad Amreyev highlighted the Fund’s ongoing efforts to implement joint projects through co-financing arrangements. In this context, he noted that the first financing agreement signed by TIF was concluded with the Islamic Development Bank during the IsDB Annual Meetings in Baku.

He further stated that several other projects are currently being prepared for co-financing with the OPEC Fund, as well as with the participation of Arab development funds. He also noted that promising discussions have been held with the Qatar Investment Authority, the Qatar Fund for Development, and the Saudi Fund for Development regarding potential areas of cooperation.

B. Amreyev emphasized that the Fund seeks to build confidence among Gulf, European, and other institutional investors by developing a strong pipeline of bankable projects and working closely with reputable financial partners.

The interview provided an opportunity to present TIF’s mandate, strategic priorities, and partnership-driven approach to a broad international business audience.