Pekcan's announcement came after she had a "fruitful" phone conversation with U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross.

"During that conversation, we have reached a consensus about Mr. Secretary's visit to Turkey with a delegation of businesspeople at the first half of September," she said.

Turkish Trade Minister said they will holding a series of meetings with the participation of business people from both countries and "consider our sectorial studies together."

"This visit will bring our business communities together and it is a concrete demonstration of our willingness and will be an important step on the way to boost our bilateral trade relations," she noted.

ILKHA