Minister Bayraktar: Hakkari will be a shining star in mining
Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar made statements about the terror-free zone vision and mining potential in Hakkari.
Quick Look
Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar emphasized the vision of a terror-free zone within the scope of his visit to Hakkari and stated that the city will become an important driving force for the Turkish economy with its mining potential.
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Why It Matters
Minister Bayraktar met with local administrators in Hakkari and evaluated the economic potential of the region. Oil and mineral production is targeted in areas cleared of terrorism.
Minister Bayraktar visited Hakkari to make various contacts within the scope of the "Türkiye Century Meetings" program. Minister Bayraktar first met with the AK Party provincial administration, local administrators and institution representatives and received comprehensive information about the work carried out in Hakkari.
IT WILL SHINE ALL OUR PROVINCES LIKE A STAR
After the meeting, Minister Bayraktar made a statement to the press. Stating that one of the most important projects of the Turkey Century vision is the Terror-Free Turkey and Terror-Free Region project, Minister Bayraktar said, "I believe that Terror-Free Turkey and Region will make all our provinces in this region shine like stars. Because each province has its own very important characteristics." he said.
STRONGER Türkiye
Pointing out that important goals have been set, Minister Bayraktar said, "At a time when the world and the region are passing through the ring of fire, we will achieve these goals as one, with God's permission, under the leadership of our President. We will continue on our way as a stronger Turkey, with a more expanded economy, and a Turkey with increased exports, employment and production." made his assessment.
LIKE GABAR
Pointing out that the provinces in the region have not been able to reach their true potential in the 40-year period due to the fight against terrorism, Minister Bayraktar emphasized that after purifying that region from terrorism, the face of other provinces in the region will change, just as the face of Gabar and Şırnak changed with the discovery and production of oil.
ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT PLACES IN THE MINE
Stating that Hakkari has an important human resource and mining potential, Minister Bayraktar said, "Hakkari will become a center in mining. I believe that together with its dynamic young people, we will make this place a shining star in mining. Hakkari is one of our most important driving forces at the point where we want to bring Türkiye in mining and energy. Turkey is a mineral-rich country, one of the most important countries in the world in terms of mineral diversity, and Hakkari is one of our most important places. We need to add this mineral diversity and richness to our economy." “It is necessary.” he said. Minister Bayraktar also explained that there are two very important red lines in the mine: 'environment' and 'occupational health and safety'.
Open Questions
- For which mine types are investments planned in Hakkari?
- How will environmental and occupational health criteria be applied?





