TIF Met with Moody’s Ratings
On October 14, 2026, on the sidelines of the 2026 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group, Mr. Ramil Babayev, General Director, and Mr. Mehmet Esat Mert, Acting Chief Financial Officer of the Turkic Investment Fund (TIF), met with representatives of Moody’s Ratings - Ms. Ivonne Arold, SVP, Head of Relationships, and Mr. Steffen Kram, Global Head of Sustainable Finance Relationship.
The discussions covered TIF’s progress in strengthening its institutional framework and advancing its operational readiness, as well as key considerations relevant to a potential rating process. The meeting provided an opportunity to exchange perspectives on the importance of sound governance, robust financial management and institutional transparency in supporting the TIF’s long-term development and engagement with international financial markets.
The meeting laid the groundwork for continued dialogue with Moody’s Ratings as TIF advances its institutional and operational development. Further engagement could support a deeper understanding of the Fund’s mandate, financial profile and strategic priorities in the context of a potential rating process.
