Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey

TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu met with the attendees of the Council Members’ Seminar which took place between the 3rd and 5th of April. Stating that the prosperity of Turkey is in the hands of the entrepreneurs, Hisarcıklıoğlu urged that council members generate ideas and projects for their cities and come together for common cause.​

Australian Ambassador James Larsen visited TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu at his office. During the meeting views were exchanged in regards to Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbot and his delegation’s itinerary for the Centennial Anzac Day Anniversary visit to Turkey, the G20-B20 processes which Turkey has taken over from Australia as well as Turkey – Australia bilateral relations. ​

TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu said in his message regarding the passing of the great artist Kayahan, “His songs leave us with many memories, Kayahan will be remembered in the history of music. May heaven be his abode.”​

The President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu’s statement regarding the “Employment, Industry Investment and Production Incentive Package”:​

In a statement regarding the terror act which took place at the İstanbul House of Justice, TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that there can be no justification for such an attack on those sworn to uphold justice.​

Speaking at the Turkish Arab Economic Forum, TOBB President and ICCIA (Islamic Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture) Vice President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu stressed the fact that the world is undergoing an important transformation, “This transformation process must be turned into grace and shared profit by us.” Urging that obstacles to commerce, beginning with visas, be eliminated, Hisarcıklıoğlu said, “Not just between Turkey and the Arab League, but liberalization must take place among the whole Islamic world.”​

TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu gave his assessment of the Turkish economy at the consultation and review meeting held by the ASO 1st Organized Industry Zone administration.​

Turkey needs a new economic model that focuses on technological transformation, women’s participation in the workforce, and increasing entrepreneurship, stated the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu. ​

Speaking at the Stars of Sakarya Award Ceremony held by the Sakarya Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SATSO), TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu compared Sakarya and Kayseri, saying, “If 5 prayers a day is mandatory for those of us from Kayseri, Sakarya ought to have an additional 5 just to show how thankful they are for all you have.”​

Domestic Product Certification Introductory Meeting was held with the attendances of TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, Minister for Science, Industry and Technology Fikri Işık, Bursa Governor Münir Karaloğlu and many guests at the Bursa Chamber of Commerce and Industry.​