[Turkey] Research To Be Geared At Refractory Development

Domestic R&D in Turkey will be a priority in the country's latest economic plan for the years to 2023, with emphasis on refractories. The Turkish government has pledged to support the country's refractories industry as part of its 11th five year development plan, which was submitted to the Turkish parliament on 9 July following approval by President Erdogan. Under the plan, the government has singled out research and development and investment in Turkish refractory materials production as a "supported special area." The intention is to reduce the country's dependence on imports for certain products, including refractory ceramics.