TÜSİAD is committed to the universal principles of democracy and human rights. It upholds the freedoms  if enterprise, belief and opinion. TÜSİAD seeks to promote the development of a social structure which conforms to Atatürk’s principles and reforms. It strives to strengthen the democratic foundations upon hich civil society is based and supports a secular state based on the rule of law.

 

TÜSİAD believes that industrialists and other business people should assume a leading role in Turkish society and encourages its members to act on this conviction. TÜSİAD aims to establish the legal and institutional framework of a market economy and to ensure the application of internationally accepted business ethics. TÜSİAD believes in and works towards integration into the international economic system. By working to increase the competitiveness of Turkish manufacturing and service firms, it strives to secure for Turkey a well defined and permanent place in the international economic arena.

 

TÜSİAD supports policies aimed at establishing a liberal economic system. By encouraging more efficient use of human and natural resources through employment of the latest technology, it strives to enhance

competitiveness by permanently increasing quality and productivity.

 

TÜSİAD, in accordance with its mission and in the context of its activities, initiates public debate by communicating its position on a variety of issues. It conducts Professional research projects the findings of which are submitted directly to the Parliament, the Government, the media, international organizations, and other states.