Hong Kong–Turkey Investment Agreement Takes Effect on February 4
The Hong Kong–Turkey Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement will enter into force on February 4, 2026, following the completion of internal procedures on both sides, the Hong Kong SAR Government announced on January 28. The agreement establishes a formal legal framework for cross-border investment, offering enhanced certainty and protection for investors from Hong Kong and Turkey as bilateral investment activity continues to expand.
Under the agreement, investors are entitled to fair, equitable and non-discriminatory treatment, prompt and effective compensation in the event of expropriation, and the free transfer of investment capital and returns. It also provides access to internationally recognized dispute settlement mechanisms, including international arbitration, helping to reduce legal and regulatory risks associated with long-term cross-border investments.
With this agreement, Hong Kong has signed 24 investment agreements covering 33 overseas economies, spanning ASEAN member states, major developed markets, and partners in the Middle East and Latin America. Beyond Turkey, negotiations with Qatar are largely concluded, talks with Peru are progressing, and discussions are underway with Bangladesh, Egypt and Saudi Arabia, reflecting sustained demand for structured investment protection frameworks.
Signed in October 2023, the Hong Kong–Turkey agreement strengthens institutional connectivity with Turkey as a key Eurasian economy linking Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Once in force, it is expected to support Hong Kong enterprises investing in sectors such as infrastructure, logistics, finance and technology, while facilitating Turkish investment using Hong Kong as a platform to access broader Asian markets, reinforcing Hong Kong's position as a preferred jurisdiction for cross-border investment structuring and capital deployment.
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