Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey

The call to start negotiations for Cyprus was made during the Nicosia Economy Forum attended by TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu. Following the meeting, it was stated that the current impasse is not beneficial to either side. Joint conviction in continuing close cooperation and implementing joint projects was expressed.​

Islamic Conference Youth Forum for Dialogue and Cooperation (ICYF-DC) Chairman Amb. Elshad Iskandarov, visited TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu at his office. During the meeting, projects and programs planned for Turkey’s term as culture country in 2015-2016.​

In Turkey to research investment opportunities, the Saudi business delegation visited TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu. During the meeting, bilateral trade relations, investment opportunities and possible areas of cooperation were discussed.​

Speaking at the Academic Consultants for 81 Provinces promotional meeting, TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that the world is rapidly changing and that they must prepare the Turkish private sector for this change. ​

Speaking at the Stars of the Economy Award Ceremony held by the Muş Chamber of Commerce and Industry, TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu urged for refocusing on structural reforms. Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that development of the economy means employment and prosperity, “Please, let us look to structural reforms for the economy. If we don’t have money in our pockets, we have nothing else to talk about. If we want to prosper, we must focus on economy and continue structural reforms with all due haste.”​

TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu visited Muş Governor Vedat Büyükersoy and Muş Municipality Director Feyat Asya at their respective offices. Also present during the visits were the chamber and exchange chairmen of the province and counties as well as the TOBB Board Member Ebubekir Bal and GTİ Inc. Council President Arif Parmaksız.​

TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu announced that the number of chambers and exchanges accredited as “5-star”, has reached 191 and another 41 are on the way. The goal for accreditation is the whole of 365 chambers and exchanges.​

Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu received TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu and TOBB Board of Directors.​

Dr. Ian O. Lesser Senior Director for Foreign and Security Policy at German Marshall Fund (GMF) visited TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu at his offices.​

A reception was held in honor of Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu by the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) and B20 Turkey.​