Kapikoy customs gate that closed on March 24, 2020 will be put into operation in the scope of epidemiological measures after May 17.
The Kabekoy customs gate was closed and the passages between Van and Iran were made available on March 24, 2020 as part of the epidemiological measures.
The closure of the customs gate through which an average of 4,000 Iranian tourists pass daily has also negatively affected Wan’s economy.
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It will open after May 17th
Only compulsory and commercial permits were allowed through the Kapikoy customs portal, which closed on March 24, 2020.
After May 17, all transitions can be performed in a controlled manner.
Abdullah Arfas, deputy Justice and Development Party deputy in the Justice and Development Party, said in a statement on this subject.
“We have accumulated all these demands as a result of our work, the work of the non-governmental organizations for us and the work of our province, and the work of our related merchants.
In addition to the work of the agencies and their transfer to the Ministry of Trade, Interior and Health, they heralded the opening of the Kabekoy customs gate after 1900. “
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“This decision had double leave in Van”
“This decision had a double pass in Van,” said Issa Berg, president of the Federation of Craftsmen Chambers in Van.
Van dealers are very happy now. We thank President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on behalf of our Van dealers.”
With the opening of the Kapikoy customs gate, tourism is expected to revive in Van, which hosts one million tourists annually.
