Another official of Turkish Petkim resigns

Aslan's resignation isn’t related to the operation, which took place earlier in Petkim against supporters of the Gulen movement, according to the agency.

Aslan has worked as vice general manager of the asset management for Petkim since 2011.

Currently, this position remains vacant.

Petkim produces plastic packages, fabrics, detergents, and is the sole Turkish manufacturer of such products, a quarter of which is exported.

The complex includes 14 plants which produce 20 various types of products. The annual production capacity of Petkim is 3.6 million tons.

The shareholders are: SOCAR Turkey Petrokimya A.S. - 51 percent, SOCAR Turkey Enerji A.S. - 5.3216 percent, while 43.6784 percent of shares are in free float on the stock exchange.