Turkcell Eyes Libya's Market

Turkish telecommunications giant Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri A.S. is looking east and toward other adjacent markets as the company looks for international growth, according to company official. In particular, the firm is eyeing assets in Libya.

Earlier in 2009, Turkey's largest mobile-phone operator by subscribers said it would bid for landline and mobile service licenses in the country.

As part of their emphasis on emerging markets, Ozturkler backed the company's long-term view on Ukraine, saying they are "committed" to the market. Investors have raised concerns over Turkcell's operations in the embattled Eastern European nation, where the economic outlook remain bleak. - TripoliPost