'We won't let financial attacks hurt Turkish industry'

By Tuba Sahin

ANKARA

Necessary steps will be taken against those who aim to damage Turkish industry through financial attacks, said Turkey's industry and technology minister on Thursday.

"We will not let our industry be adversely affected by this period," said Mustafa Varank in a statement.

Varank said that Turkey will emerge victorious from the recent economic attacks.

"Turkish industry stands with its government.

"Our robust industry infrastructure and dynamic entrepreneurs are our most important core supporters in the fight against external and internal attacks on our country," he added.

Commenting on the rise in Turkey's industrial output in June, Varank said the economy is going "robustly" as led by its industry.

Turkey's industrial production rose 3.2 percent this June compared to the same month last year, the country's statistics agency announced on Thursday.

"The 17.9 percent rise in high technology is the mark of a trend we want to capitalize on," added

He also said the recovery of the country's export markets and its buoyant tourism sector are contributing to .