Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey

A cooperation protocol has been signed between the Ministry of Forestry Water Affairs and the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) which will be hosting the 12th United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification, Conference of the Parties (UNCCD COP12) to be held in Ankara between the 12th and 23rd of October.​

Prime Minister Davutoğlu and TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu met with the CEOs of prominent US businesses in New York.​

TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu met with the TRNC President Mustafa Akıncı at the TRNC Representation Office during his US visit.​

Briefing Seminars to be held by the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey aimed at chamber and exchange council members will begin on October 2nd.​

TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that Turkey and the USA should cultivate a stronger alliance in order to overcome the violence sweeping through the Middle East.​

In his press release regarding Feast of Eid, TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that holidays are an occasion for strengthening unity and solidarity among people.​

TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu toured the Licensed Hazelnut Depot and Spot Exchange built by the Giresun Commodity Exchange (Giresun TB).​

TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the opening of the new service building of the Giresun Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Giresun TSO).​

Turkey has united as one voice. The “No to Terror; Yes to Solidarity Meeting” found wide attendance with support from TOBB and 261 civil society organizations. TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu emphasized the importance of unity and solidarity in fighting terrorism, “This homeland, this country, this flag belong to all of us. Together, we are Turkey.”​

14 organizations representing NGOs, syndicates and trade bodies issued a call to everyone to assemble at the Ankara Sıhhiye Square on Thusday, September 17th, to protest terror. Reading the statement, TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu said, “We call on every citizen who condemns terror and works to preserve our solidarity. We say ‘No to Terror. Yes to Solidarity’. We invite everyone to this great meeting.”​