Minister Bayraktar: Hakkari will be a center for mining
Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Bayraktar stated that Hakkari will become a significant attraction center in the field of mining following its clearance from terrorism.
Visiting Hakkari as part of the Turkey's Century Meetings, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Bayraktar announced that the region will reach its true potential with the clearance of terrorism and become a major center for mining.
Turkey's Century Meetings and Visit to Hakkari
Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Bayraktar visited Hakkari as part of the Turkey's Century Meetings program, held talks, and made statements to the press.
Counter-Terrorism and Regional Development
Stating that the provinces in the region could not reach their true potential in the past due to the fight against terrorism, Minister Bayraktar drew attention to the importance of the terror-free Turkey and regional project.
Gabar and Şırnak Example
Stating that the landscape in the Şırnak and Gabar region has changed with oil exploration and production, the Minister emphasized that a similar transformation will be experienced in other provinces.
Target of Becoming a Shining Star in Mining
Expressing confidence in Hakkari's mineral potential and dynamic human resources, Minister Bayraktar said that the city will be turned into a shining star in mining.
Priority of Environment and Occupational Safety
In his statement, Minister Bayraktar particularly emphasized that environmental protection and occupational health and safety are their two red lines.
Natural Gas Investments
Recalling that natural gas was brought to the center of Hakkari in 2018, the Minister stated that they will leave no settlement without natural gas.