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10.06.2013
“We want to increase the per capita income to 2.5 times what it is now”
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu said, “TOBB was the first to announce Turkey’s goal to become one of the top 10 economies of the world. Now, we want to increase the per capita income to 2.5 times what it is now.”
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10.06.2013
Anatolia rises up; Turkey finds its real strength
Attending the Şanlıurfa provincial and county chambers/exchanges joint meeting, TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that what lies under Turkey’s success recently is the awakening of Anatolia and that with the rising economy of Anatolia, Turkey has found its real strength.
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07.06.2013
The Turkish Olympics Student Delegation’s visit to TOBB
The Student Delegation of the 11th International Turkish Olympics visit TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu at his office. Stating that they are proud of all the Turkish schools abroad, Hisarcıklıoğlu pointed out the importance of education. Emphasizing that they heartily adopt a culture which states that the most beneficent of men is he who is beneficent to others, Hisarcıklıoğlu congratulated the guest students and their teachers.
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06.06.2013
NGOs urge prudence for “Gezi Park” protests
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB), Turkish Workers’ Syndicates Confederation (TÜRK-İŞ), Turkish Tradesmen and Artisans Confederation (TESK), Turkey Agriculture Chambers Union (TZOB), HAK-İşçi Syndicates Confederation (HAK-İŞ), and Public Servants Syndicates Confederation (MEMUR-SEN) made a statement regarding the “Gezi Park” protests which started in Taksim, İstanbul and have spread to the country at large.
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05.06.2013
Curses and insults can’t be democratic rights.
In a press release by the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey, it was stated that, “It is the most natural right of our citizens for them to be expressing their demands inside the framework of law.”
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28.05.2013
We want to invest in Tunisia’s future
Speaking at the dinner held as a part of the Turkish – Tunisian Business Forum, TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, stating that Turkey and Tunisia’s bilateral trade volume is 1.1 billion USD, said, “This figure is unbefitting of our friendship and developing relations. I believe that we can do much better through joint efforts.”
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28.05.2013
“We are deeply saddened by the passing of Mrs. Nazmiye Demirel”
Publishing a message regarding the passing of Nazmiye Demirel, TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu said, “Mrs. Nazmiye Demirel has always represented Turkey successfully with her gentlewomanly manner and loving personality. I am deeply saddened by her passing. May Allah grant her grace; I present my condolences to her husband Süleyman Demirel and her loved ones.”
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