Turkey wants Indian conglomerate the TATA group to consider setting up a manufacturing plant for its Nano car to cater to demand for small cars in the European market.

Mr Levent Bilman Turkish Ambassador to India told PTI that “To market the Nano in Europe is a very good idea if they (TATA group) choose Turkey to make the vehicle.”

Mr Bilman said that "TATAs are already in the Turkish market. My impression is that they are examining the market a little further in order to see if Turkey is a good place for establishing a production facility. And this is what we want.”

He sad that Turkish market itself, for small, cost efficient cars was very big adding the Nano type of cars were the cars of the future.

The Turkish diplomat said that "All Turks would like to buy a car. Moreover, Turkey is the gateway to Europe, the Middle-East and central Asia. So, it is not only Turkey, it is beyond Turkey.”

Mr Billman said that TATA Motors is still studying the prospects of the market adding that he had already held some discussions with the Mr Ratan Tata led company on the issue.

Mr Billman further said that “We had some discussions. I think they are examining the market. These are big investments. I don't know if they have taken any decision yet.”

(Sourced from ET)