GAZIANTEP (AA) - September 6, 2012 - The "Fifth Gaziantep Middle Eastern Carpet Fair", co-organized by the Gaziantep Chamber of Trade and Gaziantep Chamber of Carpet Manufacturers, opened its doors to visitors on Thursday.
Speaking at the inauguration of the fair, the Governor of the south-eastern province of Gaziantep, Erdal Ata said that around 75 percent of all machine made carpets in Turkey were manufactured in Gaziantep province.
"80 percent of all Turkish exports of machine made carpets take place in Gaziantep. We wish to see the continuation of exports from Gaziantep," Ata also said.