Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey

The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu was elected “Townsman of the Year” by the residents of Kayseri. Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that he was honored by the award, “If the residents of Kayseri are proud of me, they should know that I am even more proud to be their fellow townsman. What’s crucial is serving our country. Each county, each province of our country is as precious to me as Kayseri. Allah granted us the opportunity to serve our country and our people. It is my greatest wish to be able to serve fully in this capacity.”

TOBB President Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the ceremony held in commemoration of the 120^th anniversary of the founding of the Kayseri Chamber of Commerce. Elected “Townsman of the Year,” Hisarcıklıoğlu received his award at the ceremony hosted by the Kayseri Chamber of Commerce Chair Mahmut Hiçyılmaz from the President of the Republic of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

- Each province has a treasure of its own

Stating that Kayseri holds a great place in his life, Hisarcıklıoğlu said that the fact that the city is known as one of commerce and industry has great and inspiring stories behind it.

Hisarcıklıoğlu said, “I have always been of the opinion that each corner of this country, each province has a treasure of its own. What is important is to be able to mobilize these treasures, to raise awareness of them.

I will prosper as long as my brothers in Edirne, Van and Erzurum prosper and know peace.

Our unity and solidarity is our greatest driving force. I extend my gratitude to the Kayseri Chamber of Commerce and my fellow Kayseri townsmen for the title of Townsman of the Year.”