Sportswear giant Nike will set up a factory in the eastern Turkish province of Agri, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday.
In a campaign rally in the province ahead of the March 31 local elections, Erdogan said the factory will provide employment to people.
"We will make Agri the most important textile production center. I have a message to all of our textile suppliers. An international firm, Nike is coming to Agri to establish a factory and provide employment to 5,000 people," Erdogan said.
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