Zehra Zümrüt SELÇUK, Minister of Family, Labour and Social Services, was a guest of Hakan CELİK on cnn Turk television's live broadcast 'Weekend'. Family, Labour and Social Services Minister Zehra Zümrüt SELÇUK, answered questions and made assessments on the agenda.

We have 1003 Social Assistance and Solidarity Foundations throughout Turkey

Minister SELCUK; Stating that the umbrella of social protection of the state covers social services, social benefits and social security, he said: "We call the Social Assistance and Solidarity Foundations as the capillaries of our Ministry in the field. We have 1003 Social Assistance and Solidarity Foundations throughout Turkey. In addition, 5 million pounds of resources will be transferred this week. When we look from the past to the present, our country and our nation have always kept social assistance and solidarity alive. We strive to continue this institutionally. We've expanded the scope of welfare programs.

Minister of Family, Labor and Social Services SELCUK; noted that 9 percent of the population in Turkey is over the age of 65 and said they anticipate duped that rate will increase further in the coming years. Minister SELÇUK reminded that they have implemented important policies and practices for the elderly and disabled, they have prepared a circular on the accessibility of the disabled, they will share it with the public.