Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey

The number of capacity reports approved by the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) in April 2020 decreased by 33.7% (1,344 units) compared to April 2019 to 2,649 units. The number of capacity reports approved in the first 4 months of 2020 increased by 1.2% (169 units) compared to the first 4 months of 2019.​

The Tax Advisory Council of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) convened on May 5th, 2020 via video conference under the chairmanship of Council President Fatih Dural with the participation of TOBB Board Member Zeki Kıvanç.​

The TIR Committee, appointed for two-year periods by the Board of Directors of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB), convened via video conference under the chairmanship of TOBB Board of Directors Vice President and Chairman of the TIR Committee Tamer Kıran.​

The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) the Turkey Higher Education Council Meeting was held via video conference with the participation of TOBB Vice President Selçuk Öztürk, TOBB Board Members Mahmut Özgener and Öztürk Oran.​

The Eastern Anatolia Regional Meeting of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) Provincial Women Entrepreneurs Council, conducted via video conference, discussed the economic measures taken against the Coronavirus outbreak, the effects of the disease on the provinces of the region and the measures which should be taken. ​

The video conference regarding the establishment of the Turkish-Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Forum was held on April 30th 2020. The Turkey-Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Forum, which will be established with the protocol signed between the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) and the Bulgarian-Turkish Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BULTİŞAD), will aim to increase investment and trade between Turkey and Bulgaria and for the two countries' business people to regularly exchange ideas on issues and solutions.​

The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) Plastics, Rubber and Composite Industry Council met via video conference to discuss the economic measures against Covid-19 pandemic, in conjunction with the chemical sector and the impact of Covid-19 pandemic on the sector.​

The Meeting of the Turkish Retail Council of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) was held via video conference with the participation of TOBB Board Member in charge of the Council Cengiz Günay and the participation of senior representatives of private sector and non-governmental organizations under the chairmanship of Council President Alp Önder Özpamukçu. At the meeting, the problems experienced by the sector due to Covid-19, the measures taken and its effects on the sector were evaluated. Members spoke about the situation in the sector in regards to the pandemic and stating discussed their expectations for the post-Covid-19 period. ​

The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) held an information meeting on “Support Activities and Resources for Companies,” to members of the German-Turkish Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AHK). On April 29th, 2020, at the event held via webinar, TOBB Presidential Chief Advisor Çağrı Gürgür gave a presentation containing information about the support packages developed for world economy, Turkish economy and business in Turkey during the COVİD-19 process.​

The Meeting of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) Cosmetics and Hygiene Products Industry Council was held via video conference with the great interest of senior representatives of public, private sector and non-governmental organizations under the chairmanship of Council President Ahmet Pura, with the participation of TOBB Board Member in charge of the Council Cengiz Günay.​