Minister Yumaklı announced: 1 billion euros of support from the EU to Turkey.

The Head of the European Union (EU) Delegation to Turkey, Ambassador Nikolaus Meyer-Landrut, stated that they have long aimed for all provinces to benefit from the opportunities offered by the IPARD-III program, without disrupting the current HTML. He said, "We have worked on the activation of 1 billion euros for Turkey. We promise to continue these supports."

Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, Ibrahim Yumaklı, visited a farm that engages in large and small livestock breeding together with Ambassador Nikolaus Meyer-Landrut.

"WE PROMISE TO CONTINUE THESE SUPPORTS"

Speaking at the 'IPARD-III in 81 Provinces' program held here, Ambassador Nikolaus Meyer-Landrut stated that they have long aimed for all provinces to benefit from the opportunities offered by the IPARD-III program and said, "I believe that IPARD-III will play a key role in rural areas during the post-disaster recovery period by creating a more sustainable and resilient agriculture and food sector. As the European Union, we have been by the side of the Turkish people since the first moments of the earthquake. We have worked on the activation of 1 billion euros for Turkey through various means. We promise to continue these supports."

"IPARD WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN REGIONS AFFECTED BY EARTHQUAKES"

Emphasizing the importance of agriculture for the Çukurova region, Ambassador Landrut said, "We all know how important agriculture plays a role in this region and neighboring provinces. This region has suffered serious damage from earthquakes and needs great support in the recovery process. The European Union is determined to contribute to the joint efforts made during this process through the new IPARD program. I believe that IPARD will make a significant difference in regions affected by earthquakes. I have had the opportunity to see how important IPARD is in creating employment in the agricultural sector in many provinces."

"MORE THAN 1.4 BILLION EUROS OF SUPPORT HAS BEEN PROVIDED"

Ambassador Nikolaus Meyer-Landrut emphasized that the European Union supports the IPARD programs and then said:

Since 2011, the European Union has provided support of more than 1.4 billion euros to the IPARD programs. Significant results have been achieved. Support has been provided to more than 25,000 investment projects in the agriculture and food sector and rural diversification areas. More than 100,000 jobs have been created. Young people and women are reached through this program. Indeed, 20% of these investments have been realized by women entrepreneurs. I always try to emphasize how attractive rural areas are to young people. In this context, we aim to transfer a fund of over 1 billion euros for Turkey's national contribution and support to farmers. We are pleased with the determination shown to increase the national contribution. It will be possible to provide support to more farmers through IPARD."

INVESTMENTS WORTH 93 BILLION LIRA HAVE BEEN REALIZED

Furthermore, Ambassador Nikolaus Meyer-Landrut, the Head of the European Union (EU) Delegation to Turkey, said that he believes that Turkey will continue to lead in IPARD funds if it continues in this framework.

Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, Ibrahim Yumaklı, stated that a total of 45.3 billion lira in grant support has been provided to 25,434 projects through IPARD so far, and that these grants have brought investments worth 93 billion lira to the country's agriculture and food sectors.

After the speeches, Minister Yumaklı and Ambassador Landrut exchanged gifts with each other.