Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy attended the opening ceremony of Gaziantep Digital Art Museum and the groundbreaking ceremony of Gaziantep Congress, Culture and Fair Center. Minister Ersoy, who made statements at both ceremonies, said, "In the morning, we all experienced the happiness of bringing back to our country a piece of our important cultural property, which was primarily smuggled abroad. Now, we are meeting here at the opening of the Digital Museum. Of course, it is our primary duty to protect our cultural assets, but it is also among our important duties to explain our cultural assets to visitors in the best way, to introduce them to future generations, and to launch them in a way that will reach the largest number of people. And here, technology, the requirements of the digital age and the latest technologies." "It is also very important to use it. In this respect, we especially congratulate our mayor. He always does his best to catch up with the technology as a city. Gaziantep is one of the provinces where we have achieved the most successful results in joint activities. Frankly, this motivates us in new activities. Good luck as it sets an example for our other cities."

Speaking about the Gaziantep Congress, Culture and Fair Center, Minister Ersoy said, "As the Ministry, we aim to ensure that every work we build, whether it be culture and art centers, libraries or museums, adds value to our people's lives, allows them to use their time both pleasantly and efficiently, includes knowledge, culture and art, regardless of the area they are built for, and meets expectations such as learning, entertainment and experience. For this reason, we always implement the concept of social living space and create an institutional place that will be frequented by all ages and segments." We are creating structures. I believe that this center will have a serious impact on the trade, culture and art life of Gaziantep people with its 1788-seat auditorium and 4000 square meter closed fair area. A truly exceptional project has been prepared with its congress, exhibition and workshop halls, pocket cinema, hearing and visually impaired audience halls and social facilities. With its auditorium that has the necessary sound, light and decor systems and a moving front stage platform for all kinds of performances, very special artistic meetings will take place here and very colorful moments will be held. "When this structure is completed, it will be a very serious gain for our city from economic life to socio-cultural life, and it will undoubtedly open the door to different gains with the opportunities it offers," he said.