Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey

Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that he is honored to be in Gaziantep, where industry, production and hard work have become halal earnings, and said that they see Gaziantep as the shining star of Turkey.

Hisarcıklıoğlu emphasized that Gaziantep has set a historical record despite many problems inside and outside. “‎In the monthly export volume, you are reaching 1 billion dollars.‎ As the 5^th highest exporting city in Turkey, you send your goods to 190 countries on 6 continents. In the list of the 1000 largest exporters, with 73 companies, you show your entrepreneurial power as the 3^rd City with the most companies. That's the Gaziantep difference. Antep doesn't make excuses, it produces jobs. Despite the pandemic conditions, I wholeheartedly congratulate and honor our traders and industrialists, entrepreneurs and employees who work with dedication.”

Hisarcıklıoğlu pointed out that promotion is as important as production, “Because fairs are the showcase of production. With such beautiful fairs, you market the products in the best way. You advertise the manufacturer and the product. You're promoting both our goods and our culture. You uphold our indigenous and national values. Here is a difference of Gaziantep.”

At the same time, Gaziantep is a city that protects, develops and differentiates these values, the TOBB President said, underlining that it inspires all of Turkey and that the way to enrich local development and cities is promotion and branding.

Hisarciklıoğlu said that in Gaziantep, both the governor and the mayors, together with the chambers, have taken care of this fair and the producers; coming together, joining hands and working together to develop and enrich Gaziantep.

Reminding that Gaziantep Metropolitan Mayor Fatma Şahin was elected as the Champion of Inclusive Growth among OECD countries with her exemplary municipal work in Turkey, Hisarcıklıoğlu said, “We were with her again when she received this award, which she deserved. We lived this pride together. I wholeheartedly congratulate Fatma Şahin, who brought her success to the international arena. In addition, I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to our governor, all our mayors, my Chamber and Commodity Exchange presidents, who are all Antep lovers; our heroic entrepreneurs who continued to produce and export despite all the difficulties.”

Thanking Hülya Akkaya, Akort Fairs Board Chair, Hisarcıklıoğlu said, “She is very active in our community as well as successful in his work. The first female councilor of our Chamber of Commerce and a Delegate to TOBB. She is also Vice President of TOBB Fair Industry Council. Coming under TOBB's umbrella ended the irregularity and inferiority of the fairs. The sector has achieved a standard and order. In this, the Exhibition Sector Council and itself have made great efforts. Allah bless your hard work. I hope that thanks to such beautiful fairs, my Gaziantep brothers will win and Turkey will win.”