Spanish-based Agbar, a company which is active in the water sector in 12 different countries and provides water to 200 municipalities in Spain, is expressing interest in investment opportunities in Turkey’s southeast, especially Diyarbak?r and Sanl?urfa.

Jose-Juan Gonzalez, who heads Agbar’s Turkish-based subsidiary, Aqualogy Su Kanalizasyon Yat?r?m and ?sletme, said he was very impressed with the region’s economic and social development, according to a statement by the Karacadag Development Agency, which hosted Gonzales during his visit to the region and organized his meetings.

“Despite the global economic crisis, Turkey’s strong position affords us new investment opportunities. With the Karacadag Development Agency’s invitation to Diyarbak?r and Sanl?urfa, we were able to see the development effects of the Southern Anatolia Project [GAP] dam project in the region and were very impressed,” he said.

Key investment opportunities in the region

Gonzales had the chance to meet with officials from the Diyarbak?r Municipality as well Diyarbak?r Waterworks Authority (D?SK?) and discovered that there were important investment opportunities in the area.

“The regions tied to Sanl?urfa house a large population due to the importance of agricultural activities. We can help them with water management,” Gonzalez said.

“If the conditions are appropriate, we can provide financing. We also provide employment opportunities for subcontractors in the areas in which we invest,” he added.

Agbar, which was established 145 years ago, is active in all phases of the water process including drinking water, distillation, customer relations and all aspects of water management, he said.

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