# Malatya economic reconstruction efforts

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/malatya-economic-reconstruction-efforts
> Updated: 2026-11-07T16:42:00.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 3.

Following the February 6 earthquakes, economic recovery efforts in Malatya, Turkey, have focused on strengthening industrial infrastructure, production, and employment. 

Oğuzhan Ata Sadıkoğlu, Chairman of the Malatya Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MTSO), initially requested that 6th Region investment incentives be extended until the end of 2030 to provide stability for investors and combat the uncertainty caused by short-term, one-year increments. 

Subsequent efforts have expanded to include discussions on diversifying the local economy. While the apricot industry remains a major brand, leaders have been advocating for growth in sectors such as textiles, food, machinery, electronics, furniture, and mining. The goal is to shift from exporting raw materials to increasing capacity in processing, packaging, and branding. 

In recent developments, AK Party Malatya Deputy Bülent Tüfenkci has pledged support for textile businesses currently operating in the Tekel Depoları area. Textile Cooperative President Veli Kızılarslan noted that allocating suitable land could allow these businesses to employ approximately 2,500 people. Tüfenkci indicated he would discuss securing locations for these operations with the relevant ministry, citing the Fırıncılar Organized Industrial Zone as a potential option. He also reported that negotiations are ongoing with the ministry to extend 6th Region incentives that are nearing expiration to maintain the area's investment advantages.

## Claims

- Textile businesses in Tekel Depoları aim to provide employment for approximately 2,500 people if suitable land is allocated. (reported by 3 sources)
- Bülent Tüfenkci will initiate efforts with the relevant ministry regarding land allocation for textile businesses. (reported by 3 sources)
- Negotiations are underway with the ministry to extend 6th Region incentives that are due to expire. (reported by 3 sources)
- The Fırıncılar Organized Industrial Zone is being considered as a potential site for land allocation. (reported by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-11-07: Bülent Tüfenkci promises support for Malatya textile sector

AK Party Malatya Deputy Bülent Tüfenkci is seeking land allocation and incentive extensions to support textile businesses, aiming to create approximately 2,500 jobs in the region.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/blent-tfenkci-promises-support-for-malatya-textile-sector

### 2026-11-05: Malatya focuses on industrial reconstruction and employment

Malatya officials and political representatives are pushing for industrial reconstruction, increased value-added production, and extended investment incentives to rebuild the economy after the February 6 terrem

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/malatya-focuses-on-industrial-reconstruction-and-employment

### 2026-10-21: Malatya Chamber of Commerce requests extension of 6th Region incentives

The Malatya Chamber of Commerce and Industry is requesting that 6th Region investment incentives be extended to 2030 to support economic recovery following the February earthquakes.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/malatya-chamber-of-commerce-requests-extension-of-6th-region-incentives

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