On 17th May 2022 at the Vienna Economic Talks – Istanbul Meeting 2022, Ms. Mariya Gabriel, European Commissioner held an Impulse Statement in the first session, under the Motto “Exploring Türkiye’s Economic Resilience in an Age of Opportunities and Challenges”. In her Impulse Statement, European Commissioner, Ms. Gabriel highlighted the importance of strengthening cooperation between the EU and Türkiye, with a focus on key areas such as innovation, education, and regional development in the VEF-Region.