Turkey's credit rating was affirmed at 'B' and the outlook on the credit rating was revised from 'stable' to 'positive'. The long-term sovereign rating could be upgraded by one notch if the balance of payments continues to improve, foreign exchange reserves increase more rapidly and dollarization declines over the next 12 months. The Turkish economy is projected to grow by 3.7% this year and 2.4% in 2024.