19.10.2015 Iğdır
Modernized by the Customs and Tourism Enterprises Co. Inc., the Dilucu Customs Gate was opened to service with the attendance of TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, the Minister for Customs and Commerce Cenap Aşçı and the former Minister for Customs and Commerce Hayati Yazıcı.
TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that the foundation for
the Dilucu Customs Gate was laid a year and a half ago and thanked the former
Minister for Customs and Commerce Hayati Yazıcı for his contributions.
Stating that Minister Aşçı, with his background in bureaucracy, has
contributed greatly to the matters of customs, Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that Iğdır
deserves their service.
Emphasizing the fact that prosperity increases once exports, employment
and production increases, Hisarcıklıoğlu said, “Dilucu and Iğdır have a much
brighter future.”
Drawing attention to the fact that 60% of the production on a global
scale has shifted to the east of Turkey, Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that Turkey
stands at the crossroads of global trade.
Reportingthat they’ve made investments totaling up to 725 million TRY
into customs gates, Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that the lowered costs from the
modernization of various customs gates have resulted in 410 million TRY for the
private sector.
- Other speakers
Minister for Customs and Commerce Cenap Aşçı extended his condolences to
those who lost their lives during the terror attack last month which resulted
in the death of 13 law enforcement officers.
Minister Aşçı stated that foreign trade makes up an important part of
total trade, pointing out that countries which have the power to compete take a
greater piece of the global trade cake.
Also attending the ceremony, former Minister for Customs and Commerce
Hayati Yazıcı stated that Turkey is undertaking endeavors of revolutionary
proportions in all fields, emphasizing the importance of growth and economic
potential.
Iğdır Governor Davut Haner stated that customs gates are the mirrors of
a country, and that, the new, modern, Dilucu Customs Gate is one befitting
Iğrdır.
Customs and Tourism Enterprises Co. Inc. Chair Arif Parmaksız reported
that the Dilucu Customs Gate project has been undertaken under the
build-operate-transfer model, costing 75 million TRY.
Azerbaijan Customs Directorate Vice President Asef Memedov touched on the
importance of bilateral relations between the two countries and stressed the
importance of cooperation.
Following the speeches, the Dilucu Customs Gate was officially opened.
Hisarcıklıoğlu and Aşçı visited and toured Azerbaijan’s Sederek Customs
Gate following the opening.