According to Shada, the ministry’s news outlet, Madanizadeh visited the market at the start of his trip to West Azarbaijan Province, accompanied by the provincial governor-general, the head of the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration (IRICA), senior ministry officials and local authorities.

During the visit, the minister was briefed on the market’s operational challenges and reviewed measures taken by Iranian and Turkish officials to address the issues. He also reported on consultations underway to resolve the problems affecting the facility.

Located near Maku Customs, the Sarisu border market was established as a center for commercial exchanges between Iran and Türkiye. According to the information released, the market has more than 40 stalls offering a variety of goods, including products manufactured in Türkiye. It was inaugurated in 1989.