08.10.2025 16:51
President Erdoğan reported that during his return from his visit to Azerbaijan, U.S. President Donald Trump stated, "The Halkbank issue is over for us." Following Erdoğan's statement, Halkbank shares traded on Borsa Istanbul rose by 8.28%, approaching the ceiling price of 28.680 TL.
President Erdoğan answered questions from journalists accompanying him on the plane returning from Azerbaijan, where he attended the 12th Summit of the Turkic States Organization.
"THIS IS AN IMPORTANT STATEMENT OF POLITICAL WILL"
Speaking about the Halkbank case in the USA, President Erdoğan said, "Mr. Trump stated in our contacts in America and in our last phone conversation that 'the problem of Halkbank is over for us.' Of course, this is an important statement of political will, and it is valuable for us as well. On the other hand, we also know that there are some processes that need to be completed. Our hope is that these processes will conclude positively as soon as possible," he stated.
SHARES SOARED SHARPLY
Following President Erdoğan's remarks, Halkbank shares traded on Borsa Istanbul rose by 8.28%, approaching the ceiling price of 28.680 TL.