Turkish government to form two new ministries by April - sources

The government is planning to form the Water Sources Ministry and Local Administrations Ministry soon after the local elections in March, the sources said.

 

With the formation of the Water Sources Ministry, the government aims to narrow the field of responsibility of the Energy and Natural Sources Ministry, and pass the authorization of the usage and management of the all water sources to the new ministry.

 

The Local Administrations Ministry is planned to take over responsibility for the authorizations of special provincial administrations and municipalities from the Interior Ministry.

 

The formation of the two new ministries, which are expected to be completed by April at the latest, will bring the total number of the ministries to 27.

 

Turkey recently formed another ministry, headed by full-time negotiator Egemen Bagis, to focus on the country's accession talks with the EU.