Minister Bolat: Smuggling of 80,150 cultural assets prevented
Speaking at a forum held at the Atatürk Cultural Center, Minister of Trade Ömer Bolat announced that customs teams have prevented a large number of historical artifacts from being smuggled abroad over the past five years.
Minister of Trade Ömer Bolat stated at the Story of Trade Growing with Culture and Art Forum held at the Atatürk Cultural Center that customs enforcement teams have prevented thousands of cultural and natural assets from being smuggled abroad over the last five years.
Opening and Importance of the Forum
The Story of Trade Growing with Culture and Art Forum, organized in cooperation with the Ministry of Trade and the Presidency's Board of Culture and Arts Policies, has commenced at the Atatürk Cultural Center.
Speaking at the opening of the event, Minister of Trade Ömer Bolat drew attention to the inseparable place of culture and art in human life and emphasized the need to develop historical riches.
Economic Data and Support
In his speech, Minister Bolat touched upon Turkey's achievements in the economic field, sharing developments in national income and export figures.
It was stated that within the scope of support for tradesmen and cooperatives, a total of 65 million liras in grants was provided this year to 126 projects of 115 cooperatives in 54 provinces.
Protection of Cultural Assets
It was noted that the Directorate General of Customs Enforcement carries out critical work regarding the protection of cultural assets.
Minister Bolat announced that customs enforcement teams have carried out 133 seizure operations as of the end of September over the past five years, preventing a total of 80,150 cultural and natural assets from being smuggled abroad.
Global Impact of Turkish TV Series
At the meeting, it was also pointed out that Turkish TV series have reached a massive audience all over the world.
It was stated that these productions make very significant contributions to the country's promotion in the international arena.