Three major investment agreements were signed between Turkish and Indian entrepreneurs during President Abdullah Gul´s India trip.

Officials with Turkey´s Investment Support and Promotion Agency say the deals will bring Turkey direct investments of nearly 150 million U-S dollars.

They´re also expected to provide jobs for at least 200 people.

Officials say Indian companies, involved in ship building and renewable energy have expressed interest in investing in Turkey.

India´s trade representative says nearly 50 Indian companies are eager to invest in Turkey,

Those companies have interests in the mining, construction, agriculture, textile and jewelry sectors.