The Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) provided supplies to 200 beekeepers in the western Iraqi province of Anbar to support the beekeeping sector.
TİKA Iraq Director Ömer Faruk Mercan told Anadolu Agency that the support aims to strengthen beekeeping activities in Anbar. Mercan stated that within this scope, basic beekeeping equipment and honey extraction and straining machines were provided to 200 beekeepers.
Noting that the project aims to support the beekeeping sector in Anbar and contribute to the rural development process, Mercan said, "We believe that developing Anbar's great potential in beekeeping will have a positive impact on both the Anbar and Iraqi economies."
Anbar Agriculture Director Ammar Salih stated that the agricultural sector and beekeeping in the region have suffered serious damage due to the conflicts. Salih expressed his satisfaction with the assistance provided by TİKA and its support for the agricultural sector.
Anbar beekeeper Imad Jarad also recalled that the beekeeping profession has been damaged due to the violence in Iraq, saying, "We thank our valued neighbor Turkey and TİKA for their support and assistance in alleviating the damage caused to the beekeeping sector by the war."