'World undergoing technological, sociologic transition'

DAVOS, Switzerland (AA) – The world is undergoing a technological and sociological transition, and countries that complete this process successfully can graduate to a higher income level, said Turkey’s trade minister on Friday.</p> <p>&quot;Turkey has roadmaps for supporting and encouraging value-added and technology-focused exports,&quot; Ruhsar Pekcan told Anadolu Agency at the World Economic Forum, in Davos, Switzerland.</p> <p>Pekcan stressed that Turkey invites foreigners to invest in the country, which boasts numerous technology and investment projects.</p> <p>Saying that at this year’s forum everyone is talking about protectionist trade measures, she added that Turkey is always open to cooperation.</p> <p>&quot;Turkey sides with inclusive, rule-based, free, fair, and sustainable trade,&quot; she stressed.</p> <p>She added that e-commerce is more inclusive and helps paves the way for the international trade.</p> <p>During the forum, she was a featured speaker at a ministerial World Trade Organization conference on e-commerce.</p> <p>Pekcan also met with Dutch Foreign Trade and Development Minister Sigrid Kaag and Hiroshige Seko, Japan's economy, trade and industry minister.</p> <p>The four-day annual World Economic Forum meeting began on Tuesday with the theme &quot;Globalization 4.0: Shaping a Global Architecture in the Age of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.&quot;</p> <p> </p> <p>*Gokhan Ergocun contributed to this story from Istanbul</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>