4 Million Passengers Passed Through Sarp Border Gate in 9 Months

One of the important border gates of Artvin, the Sarp Border Gate has hosted approximately 4 million passengers in the last nine months. This figure is an indicator that the gate is one of the busiest land border gates in Turkey.

Artvin Governor Turan Ergün received detailed information about the projects being carried out during his inspections at the Sarp Border Gate, along with Sarp District Administrative Officer Göktuğ Kaan Ayaz and Kaçkar Customs and Foreign Trade Regional Director Ersin Başaran. Ergün stated that the Sarp Border Gate holds critical importance not just as a transit point, but also in terms of economic and commercial developments.

It was emphasized that the border gate not only stimulates border trade but also boosts tourism in the region, and the increasing number of passengers is considered a part of international cooperation. Particularly, the natural beauty and historical richness of the Black Sea Region attract the attention of tourists coming through the Sarp Border Gate.

Governor Ergün also mentioned that many new regulations and infrastructure improvements have been made to increase the efficiency of the Sarp Border Gate. In this context, modernized customs procedures and the reduction of waiting times stand out as significant steps to enhance passenger satisfaction.

The border gate, which also contributes to local economic growth in Artvin, has notable benefits in terms of employment opportunities. With the measures taken and ongoing projects, it is aimed that the Sarp Border Gate will reach a higher passenger capacity in the upcoming period.

In summary, the Sarp Border Gate, with the services it offers, is not just a transit point but also plays a critical role in Turkey's international trade and tourism.