Germany and Turkey discussed ways to revive their business ties on Monday after a period of strain in recent months.

Axar.az reports citing to Daily Sabah Turkish Economy Minister Nihat Zeybekchi, speaking after meeting her German counterpart Brigitte Zypries, said that bilateral trade volume could double to 70 billion euros a year.

"That shows how much potential we have," he said.

Given the current trade volume and investments totaling 12 billion euros, Zypries said Germany was Turkey's most important business partner and Berlin was keen to expand business ties.

Germany asked Ankara to set reliable framework conditions to facilitate continued investment by German companies in Turkey.