During this meeting, delivering the opening speech of the meeting, the Governor of HATAY Mr. Ercan TOPACA stated that, " Our agency , in the framework of preparing the 2016 Year Work Programme in accordance with its duties and responsibilities are continuing their work. In this context, a total of 15 million TL budget with preparations for the new financial support program is planned to be declared when it is completely approved by the Ministry of Development and also the new programme guidesabout support programs will be announced in the coming days as soon as possible. Research, analysis and feasibility studies will be supported Direct Operating Support Program; As of January 22, 2016 has been declared. Project applications under this program have started to be taken. Within this program which can be applied throughout the year, our region feasibility studies will contribute to the economic and social development action plan and investment projects will be supported as well.”

After the opening speech of Mr.TOPACA, other meeting issues had been evaluated monthly Board meeting agenda items were discussed with the whole participants of the existing Board Members and the meeting had finalized.