Minister of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change Murat Kurum opened the Historical Grand Bazaar in Kahramanmaraş as part of his engagements. Following the ceremony, Minister Kurum visited the shopkeepers who had moved into their new shops. THE KEY OF THE GRAND BAZAAR WAS PRESENTED. Greeted with affection by the shopkeepers, Minister Kurum was presented with the symbolic key of the bazaar.
Minister Kurum received the key, saying, 'We will keep this key until the end of our lives. Seeing it in this state after its ruined state, one's heart overflows.' 'WE FELT THE FULL POWER OF THE STATE,' said a shopkeeper from Kahramanmaraş, expressing that they really liked the bazaar. 'You have always been with us. May Allah protect you and never leave you in need.'
One shopkeeper said, 'May Allah be pleased with everyone who contributed; we are very happy and delighted.' Another said, 'We felt the full power of the state. These places have become so beautiful thanks to you. We are glad you exist.'