Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey

Publishing a message in regards to the AK Party Presidency and Prime Minister Candidacy of the Foreign Affairs Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu, TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu congratulated Davutoğlu, “I congratulate Mr. Davutoğlu who will, in regards to his candidacy, continue to serve the country in a different capacity. I wish for his continued contributions in service to the country.”​

TESK, Turkey Employer Syndicates Confederation (TİSK), Hak-İş, Memur-Sen, Turkey Kamu-Sen, Union of Turkish Chambers of Agriculture (TZOB), Independent Industrialists and Businessmen Association (MÜSİAD), Turkey Exporters Council (TİM), Türk-İş and the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) Presidents and representatives held a joint press meeting in regards to the events taking place in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.​

TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu visited Çayeli, Ardeşen and Pazar Chambers of Commerce and Industry (TSO) as well as the Rize Commodity Exchange (TO).​

Britain’s Ambassador to Turkey, Richard Moore visited TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu at his office. Congratulating TOBB President Hisarcıklıoğlu on his election to B-20 Turkey Executive Council Presidency, Ambassador Moore said, “We support you in the matter of B-20.”​

In his message regarding the passing Beşiktaş’ legendary president, Süleyman Seba, TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that Seba has left an indelible mark on Turkish sports which will never be forgotten.​

Eskişehir Chamber of Commerce Board Chairman Metin Güler and the Board Members accompanying him and the Ödemiş Chamber of Commerce President Kasım Sevin visited TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu at the Union Center separately.​

Iranian Minister of Industry, Commerce and Mining Rıza Nematzade visited TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu. Reporting that there is a sharp drop in bilateral trade figures in comparison to the previous year, Hisarcıklıoğlu emphasized the need for two sister countries to be able to engage in commerce unhindered.​

Presidential Candidate Ekmeleddin İhsanoğlu visited TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu and the Board of Directors. TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu stated in his speech that Turkey needs to come together around joint goals of a richer and a more free country, “In order to reach these goals we must ensure peace and prosperity without excluding a single person.”​

TOBB has handed over the 25 Lorries of food aid to be sent to Turkmens in Iraq and to Gaza to AFAD. TOBB President Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that the aid will be delivered to 25,000 families and went on to say that they will always stand beside Turkmens and Palestinian people who are currently undergoing a horrible ordeal.​

Stating that the holy month of Ramadan has been a sorrowful one for the Muslim world, TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu said, “I hope that our nation enjoys many holidays in peace, with love and serenity.”​