Erdogan announces infrastructure plans as Türkiye marks earthquake anniversary


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  • Wednesday, 07 Feb 2024

ANKARA, Feb. 6 (Xinhua) -- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday announced new infrastructure plans in the quake-stricken areas to mark the first anniversary of the disaster.

"We are not just constructing houses, streets, or squares in the earthquake zone," said Erdogan, announcing the launch of a project that would attract defense industry investments in the earthquake-affected provinces.

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