Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey

In his March 18th Martyr Remembrance and the 99th Anniversary of the Çanakkale Naval Victory statement, TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu said, “The Çanakkale saga is one of the most important events in world history; the definition of the love of independence, resolve and determination.”​

The foundation laying ceremony for the Dilucu Customs Gate, which will be modernized via the build-operate-transfer method, was held with the attendances of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, Customs and Commerce Minister Hayati Yazıcı, TOBB Board Vice President Ç. Ali Kopuz, TOBB Board Members Şahin Bilgiç, Cengiz Günay, Selçuk Öztürk, Customs and Tourism Enterprises Co. Inc. (GTİ) Board President M. Arif Parmaksız, Iğdır Governor Davut Haner, Grand Assembly representatives, bureaucrats as well as chamber and exchange presidents.​

In his statement for the March 14th Doctor’s Day, TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu said that the importance put on the healthcare sector by a society and the development of the healthcare sector indicates the value of and the respect for the individual.​

TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu congratulated the Antalya Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ATSO) and the Ankara Chamber of Industry (ASO) 1st Organized Industry Zone on becoming the first chambers to attain authorization from the Vocational Proficiency Institution to conduct exams and issue certification.​

Expressing his grief in losing the 15 year old Berkin Elvan, who lost struggle for life after 269 days, TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu said, “Every child of this country is our child. Berkin’s loss has wounded all of our hearts. May Allah never make us experience such grief again.”​

Van Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Necdet Takva and the Board of Directors visited TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu at his office and exchanged views.​

Speaking at the “Investment in Palestinian Economy” meeting, TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu provided information in regards to the Jenin Industrial Zone which will bring much needed life to the Palestinian economy and urged the business world to invest in it.​

In his press release regarding the March 8th World Women’s Day, TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu said, “It is our greatest hope that the place of women in our social life to be elevated further and their successes contribute to the prosperity of society.”​

During his speech at the “Changing Global Economy and Turkey” panel held as a part of the ICC Board of Directors’ Turkey schedule, TOBB and ICC Turkey President, ICC Board Member M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu urged caution against significant changes in the global system. Hisarcıklıoğlu drew attention to a global decrease in liquidity, efforts to form a new market led by the USA and changes to the global energy map.​

Prime Minister Deputy Ali Babacan, ICC President Harold McGraw, ICC Secretary General Jean-Guy Carrier as well as ICC Board Members came together during a business dinner held by ICC Board Member, ICC Turkey National Committee and TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu.​