Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey

In a letter of condolence for the martyrs of the heinous attacks perpetrated by terrorists in Diyarbakır and Hakkari, TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu said, “Those who meddle in terror and hope to benefit from it are committing crimes against humanity.”​

The B20 Turkey Conference hosted Prime Minister Davutoğlu while G20’s Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors convened at the “Navigating Through the Global Low Growth and Low Interest Rate Environment” plenary session. B20 Turkey Chair and TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu emphasized the need for a louder voice for the private sector in international organizations.​

B20, representing employers in G20 countries, and L20, representing employees, signed a joint statement aiming to increase employment, revitalize growth and improve working conditions. Speaking after the signing of the declaration, TOBB President Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that the declaration is comprised of the L20’s and B20’s demands regarding their shared problems of growth and employment.​

Speaking at the B20 Growth Focused Agenda session held as a part of the B20 Turkey Conference hosted by TOBB, B20 Turkey Chair and TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that the global economy has taken on an uncertain aspect.​

The B20 Turkey Conference, hosted by B20 Turkey and TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu began with the attendance of the President of the Republic of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and the prominent actors of the global economy. Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that B20 Turkey has been hard at work and have determined a list of 19 demands to be conveyed to G20 Leaders. The list was presented to President Erdoğan.​

EUROCHAMBRES Vice President and TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu stated in his speech during the EUROCHAMBRES Affiliated and Correspondent Members Committee meeting, “We are living in a time of great uncertainties and major challenges. Low economic growth, unemployment and especially young unemployment, protectionism and last but not least, migration are the main source of these challenges”​

TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu visited Food, Agriculture and Livestock Minister Kutbettin Arzu at his office. Extending his well wishes to Minister Aşçı at his new appointment, whereupon Hisarcıklıoğlu and Arzu exchanged views.​

TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu visited Customs and Commerce Minister Cenap Aşçı at his office. Extending his well wishes to Minister Aşçı at his new appointment, presenting him with a copy of the Book of Dede Korkut prepared by TOBB.​

In a statement of condolence for the passing of Anya, TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu said, “A respectable member of our community, the passing of Söke Chamber of Commerce and Industry Council Chair Reşat Anya is a source of great sorrow; I extend my condolences to his loved ones and the business community.”​

TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu stressed that Sakarya markets its products to the most developed and richest countries of the world and said, “Sakarya produces our national tank. Sakarya produces our national train. Allah willing, we will produce our domestic automobile in Sakarya as well.”​