Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey

The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President and TOBB University of Economics and Technology (ETU) Board of Trustees Chairman Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu said, “To the youth I say, do not trap yourselves in narrow mindsets, do not be swept up in fear or obsession. Not just the future but also the present belongs to you. You will put your mark on today.”​

TOBB Economic Policy Commission Member and Niksar Chamber of Commerce and Industry Board President Mehmet Şöhretoğlu has passed away.​

In a message regarding the November 24th Teachers’ Day, TOBB President and TOBB University of Economics and Technology (ETU) Board of Trustees Chairman M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that the country’s goals for the future can only be achieved through the efforts of teachers.​

TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, during his speech at the Council Member Briefing Seminar, stated that in order to have cities develop, everyone in a province must think differently but act in unison in line with common sense.​

TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the Niğde Promotion Days held at the Ankara Atatürk Cultural Center. Touring the expo, Hisarcıklıoğlu received information regarding the local goods of the region.​

In Washington D.C. for the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Board Meeting, TOBB and ICC Turkey President, ICC Board Member Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu visited the former Treasury Undersecretary İbrahim Çanakcı who was newly elected as the IMF Executive Director at his office.​

TOBB and ICC Turkey President, ICC Board Member Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Board Meeting held in Washington D.C.​

Romanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Mihai Draban, Romanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Turkey Consultant Haldun Özbek and Romanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Secretary General Traian Caramanian visited TOBB President Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu.​

TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu and the Development Minister Cevdet Yılmaz attended the Turkey’s Economy and Entrepreneurship Panel moderated by journalist Cüney Özdemir.​

TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that the US Chamber of Commerce Turkey Office is the second foreign office after Brussels, indicating how important US-Turkey relations are viewed by global American companies.​