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Cemil Tugay calls on women: 'Produce, and we guarantee the purchase'
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Cemil Tugay calls on women: 'Produce, and we guarantee the purchase'

From Cumhuriyet · () Turkish

Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • İzmir Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Dr. Cemil Tugay visited the Erikli neighborhood in Beydağ to follow up on previously discussed development requests.
  • Tugay engaged with residents, sharing tea and listening to their concerns, and gifted books and toys to children.
  • He encouraged local women to form cooperatives for agricultural production, offering municipal support and a purchase guarantee for their products.

İzmir Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Dr. Cemil Tugay surprised residents of Erikli Mahallesi in Beydağ with an evening visit, demonstrating his commitment to addressing their needs. Tugay had previously listened to the community's requests during a visit last year and has since implemented services to improve the neighborhood.

You made us very happy, Mr. Mayor. We always see you in the field. You are constantly on the move. This was a wonderful surprise for us; we weren't expecting you.

— Burhanettin UsluThe Erikli Headman expressed his gratitude and surprise at the Mayor's unannounced visit.

Upon arriving at the village square, Tugay was met with surprise and applause from the residents. Erikli Headman Burhanettin Uslu expressed his gratitude, stating, "You made us very happy, Mr. Mayor. We always see you in the field. You are constantly on the move. This was a wonderful surprise for us; we weren't expecting you."

During the gathering, Tugay interacted with residents of all ages, sharing tea and conversation. He presented books, balls, and toys to the children. Expressing his dedication, Tugay told the residents, "I felt like coming, so I came. Use them well; if you are satisfied, we are satisfied." He also invited the community to the upcoming 95th İzmir International Fair.

I felt like coming, so I came. Use them well; if you are satisfied, we are satisfied.

— Dr. Cemil TugayThe Mayor explained his spontaneous visit and expressed satisfaction with the community's happiness.

Mayor Tugay issued a call to the productive women of Beydağ, urging them to form cooperatives. He highlighted the quality organic products being made across Turkey and encouraged the women to leverage Beydağ's local produce, such as chestnuts, figs, and olives. "You produce, form a cooperative, and we will support you. You have two municipalities behind you," Tugay stated. "You produce healthy, good products, and the purchase guarantee is from us. Come on, be brave. You can be an example to everyone."

You produce, form a cooperative, and we will support you. You have two municipalities behind you. You produce healthy, good products, and the purchase guarantee is from us. Come on, be brave. You can be an example to everyone.

— Dr. Cemil TugayThe Mayor encouraged women to form cooperatives and offered municipal support and a purchase guarantee for their products.
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Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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