Motorway Privatizations In Turkey And Its Strategic Importance

As a consequence of its geologic location, Turkey can be named as a bridge that links Asia, Middle East and Caucasus to Europe. That is why the significance of highways is rising in Turkey because of the intercontinental transportation and commerce.

With its young population and fast growing economy, Turkey's development continues in every area. The growing number of vehicles pushed the necessity for safer and high standard transportation needs for both the use of existing highways and the building for new ones.

Turkey became a member state of ESCAP in 18 July 1996. ESCAP was founded by United Nations Economic and Social Council under the name of Asia and Far East Council and its secretariat is in Bangkok. Its work area includes a geography stretching from Iran to Cook Islands.