Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey

Speaking at the Turkey Defense Industry Council meeting which was attended by the National Defense Minister Hulusi Akar, the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu pointed out that Turkey is the owner of the world's 9th most effective military force, said, “The way to maintain this power in the near future is a strong economy and investment in high technology. We have taken rapid steps in this direction in the last period.”​

The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu met with council members at the Chamber / Exchange Councilors Briefing Seminar.​

The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu reported that the TOBB subsidiary, Customs and Tourism Enterprises Co. Inc. (GTI AŞ) has invested over 500 million USD towards the modernization of customs facilities to date, “Every year, a cost of over 20 million USD for the customs facility maintenance, lighting and operational expenses arise.”​

The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, as a part of his Tehran itinerary, along with the delegation accompanying him, visited the Iranian Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture Chamber and met with Chamber President Gholamhossein Shafee and his team.​

Receiving the Turkish business delegation headed by the Union Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani’s Vice President for Economic Affairs Mohammad Nahavandian gave his assessment regarding the economic relations between the two countries.​

Conducting talks in Kyrgyzstan, the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, stating that they are ready to share their knowledge and skills with Kyrgyzstan, said, “Together, we will soon see a considerable gain in momentum in relations between Turkey and Kyrgyzstan.”​

The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu visited Ambassador Cengiz Kamil Fırat in Bishkek as a part of his Kyrgyzstan itinerary. Ambassador Fırat informed Hisarcıklıoğlu in regards to the Kyrgyzstan economy and expressed his gratification for Hisarcıklıoğlu's visit and contacts.​

The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu visited Industry and Technology Minister Mustafa Varank visited at his office. ​

The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu met with Industry and Technology Deputy Minister Hasan Büyükdede. ​

The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, in his speech at the TOBB Turkey Economic Council's opening held at the Twin TOBB Towers with the participation of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and various ministers, stated that a bold and new investment move would bring Turkey to the fore in global competition. Hisarcıklıoğlu said, “This wheel will get over this bump. Allah willing, we will continue on our path. Together, we will move Turkey towards rapid growth.”​