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TOBB Startup İstanbul is bringing the prominent investors and entrepreneurs of the world together in İstanbul. A thousand guests from among global entrepreneurs have been invited to the event. TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, drawing attention to the fact that many companies direct their operations in hundreds of countries from İstanbul, said, “İstanbul can act as a center for not just large companies but also a center for startups in Asia, Europe and Africa. TOBB Startup İstanbul is the first step in making İstanbul into global entrepreneurship center.”​

Former Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Feridun Sinirlioğlu appointed to the UN Permanent Representation visited TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu.​

Russia takes first step to lift visas for Turkish businessmen. TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, along with the delegation accompanying him, had conducted several contacts in Russia, urging that visas be lifted for businessmen.​

TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu visited Hasköy Mayor Mürsel Özen as a part of his Muş visit.​

The new service building of the Muş Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI) was opened with a ceremony attended by TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu.​

TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu visited the Muş Mayoral Office, meeting with Mayor Feyat Asya.​

In Muş for the opening of the new service building for the Muş Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Muş CCI), TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the marriage ceremony of the son of the Muş CCI Chair Fatih Cengiz, Ümit Can Cengiz.​

TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the opening of the inauguration of the 26th Second Legislative Year of the Turkish Grand National Assembly (TGNA). Speaking at the event, President of the Republic of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said, “We must not forget July 15th or allow it to be forgotten.” TGNA Speaker Kahraman said, “Our nation proved that it has embraced democracy and will not allow another coup to succeed.”​

Answering questions from Anadolu Agency, TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu said, in regards to credit grade reduction by Moody’s, “It is clear that the realities of the economy are not reflected by rating organization appraisals. We’ve gained significant ground for the improvement of the business and investment ecosystem in our work with the public administration. I believe that these efforts will soon bear fruit and Turkey will regain its rapid growth rates.”​

The Turkey 100 competition provides opportunity to the fastest growing companies in Turkey to increase visibility and develop international ties. The last day of application for the competition is October 15th. TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu urged entrepreneurs, “If your company grew rapidly in 2012-2015, if you want to turn your face to the world and to open up to new markets, apply to Turkey 100. Take your place among the stars of the world.”​