Trade Minister Ömer Bolat announced during his visit to Artvin that 100 million lira in financing support would be provided to the city's tradespeople through tradesmen's guarantee cooperatives. Bolat stated that the loan would be sent as of Monday morning with the guarantee of Halkbank and TESKOMB.
Minister Bolat, who visited the Artvin Governorate, was welcomed by Governor Turan Ergün, AK Party Artvin Deputy Faruk Çelik and other officials. Bolat, who signed the Governorate's Honor Book, said that they had come to Artvin as part of the city meetings and would assess the city's overall situation with deputy ministers and general directors.
Emphasizing that Artvin is an important center for tourism and energy, Bolat said, "It is also one of the leading transit points in the logistics sector from Turkey to the Caucasus and Central Asia. It is a very important city with the Sarp Border Gate."
Stating that they care about facilitating and speeding up crossings at the Sarp Border Gate, Minister Bolat said, "Crossings, especially to Georgia, Russia, and the Turkic Republics, are increasing day by day. We will consult all these with esteemed Artvin officials, our deputies, and our party chairs."
Stating that they provide extensive financial support to tradespeople, Bolat noted: "In addition to our ongoing support in Artvin since the beginning of the year, on the occasion of our visit today, God willing, we will send 100 million lira on Monday morning from Halkbank with a TESKOMB guarantee, through tradesmen's guarantee cooperatives for our Artvin tradespeople. God willing, it will be a lifeline for the city's economy and will stimulate the markets."
Minister Bolat then moved to the AK Party Provincial Headquarters and met with Provincial Chairman Ali Semih Aydemir and party members. Bolat also visited the MHP Provincial Headquarters and met with Provincial Chairman Serdar Kılınç.
