Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey

NGOs, including the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB), have united against terror. A joint declaration was made by NGOs during the Civilian Initiative Against Terror meeting attended by the Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu.​

TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu visited the British Ambassador Richard Moore at his office. The precautions which need to be taken in order to further develop economic and commercial relations between England and Turkey were discussed in detail.​

World Bank Turkey Director Martin Raiser visited TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu.​

Presidents of TESK, TZOB, TÜRK-İŞ, MEMUR-SEN, TÜRKİYE KAMU-SEN, TİSK, HAK-İŞ and TOBB which make up Turkey-EU JAC visited Prime Minister Ahmet Davtuoğlu, sharing their sadness and concerns. On behalf of the NGOs, TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu gave statements prior to and following the meeting.​

Chief of Staff Necdet Özel paid a farewell visit to TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu.​

TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu presented TOBB Board Member and Vice President, Antalya Chamber of Commerce and Industry former Chairman Çetin Osman Budak for his services.​

A joint declaration has been made regarding recent terror attacks by the institutions comprising the Turkey-EU JAC (Joint Arbitration Committee): the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB), the Confederation of Turkish Tradesmen and Craftsmen (TESK), Turkey Union of Agriculture Chambers (TZOB), Confederation of Turkish Workers’ Syndicates (TÜRK-İŞ), Confederation of Workers’ Rights Syndicates (HAK-İŞ), Confederation of Civil Servants’ Syndicates (MEMUR-SEN), Turkey KAMU-SEN and Confederation of Turkish Employer Syndicates (TİSK).​

In his press release in regards to the heinous attack which took place in Suruç County of Şanlıurfa, TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that they vehemently condemn all who threaten the lives of innocents.​

In his Eid al-Fitr message, TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu expressed his wishes that the joy of the holiday would persist in hearts, saying, "Those who best experience this joy those who please, help and embrace each other in brotherly love. I hope that the holiday brings all believers peace, prosperity and grace."​

TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the iftar hosted for the representatives of the NGOs by the President of the Republic of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.​