Tuzmen: ”Turkey should continue its production without any lag”

State Minister for Foreign Trade Kursad Tuzmen said yesterday that Turkey should continue its production without any reduction at a time of global economic crisis. "Turkey will find great success if it manages to keep up its production during today's difficult conditions," he added. On the automotive, textile, ready-wear and construction sectors, he urged measures to boost domestic consumption. Saying that the government is listening carefully to the needs of industrialists, he added that all necessary measures are being taken to counter the global crisis. Reviving domestic demand will also have a positive impact on the country's exports, Tuzmen added. "In the midst of today's world economic situation, we must take proper steps, and act cautiously and calmly," he said. "Over the next two years, all sectors, industrialists, exporters, the banking sector and the government should act in solidarity to overcome our difficulties. If we weather these temporary difficulties, we will see great success." In related news, Turkey's exports to Gulf countries rose 24 percent from January to September, partially offsetting the decline in its exports to European countries due to the crisis.