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By Nigar Abbasova

Azerbaijan’s state energy giant SOCAR has commented on mass dismissals in Turkish Petkim petrochemical complex, where the company holds control packet of shares.

SOCAR told APA that the arrest of Saatetdin Korut (former general manager of the complex), Ilqar Mehmetoglu (former director of HR department), Yasin Atak and others have nothing in common with the operations of Petkim or SOCAR in Turkey.

“This is a legal procedure, which is implemented by the relevant authorities of Turkey and SOCAR supports it,” the company said.

The source reported that Petkim and other enterprises operated by SOCAR in Turkey continue their work in normal mode and all projects are implemented in accordance with schedule.

Following the failed coup attempt in Turkey, the government of the country has started inspections in a number of companies operating in the country, including Petkim.

Turkey’s Energy Minister Berat Albayrak recently confirmed that inspections are not related to the activities of Azerbaijan’s SOCAR.

Sadeddin Korkut was detained over the complaint of the company’s high-ranking official who was dismissed earlier, within the fight against the movement of Fethullah Gulen, who is accused of organizing the military coup attempt in Turkey.

Anar Mammadov, who is also head of SOCAR Greece (SOCAR’s Greek subsidiary), replaced him.

Meanwhile, the company will hold an extraordinary meeting of the Board of Directors on September 6. Top issues to be discussed during the meeting include recent staff changes in the company.

Petkim is considered to be a sole manufacturer of plastic packages, fabrics, detergents, and other petrochemical products in Turkey. Approximately a quarter of its produce is being exported. The complex includes 14 plants which produce 20 various types of products. Production capacity of Petkim is 3.6 million tons per year.

The company is engaged in the production of high quality petrochemical products in its integrated and high technology premises, which are compatible with international standards.

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