Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey

In his message regarding the passing of the musician Müzeyyen Senar, TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that Senar has taken her place among the unforgettables with her artist personality and contributions to Turkish music, he went on to present his condolences on behalf of the Turkish business community.”​

TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the Erzurum Provincial Chambers and Commodity Exchanges Joint Meeting and touched on the importance of entrepreneurship and the need to promote entrepreneurship among youth and women.​

TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that Erzurum could be Turkey’s data center.​

Speaking at the Council Members Seminar on 6-8 February, 2015, TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that council members, the opinion leaders of their cities, must know in-depth every issue.​

US Ambassador to Ankara John Bass visited TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu for a business dinner to discuss the Turkey – US economic and commercial relations.​

The call to start negotiations for Cyprus was made during the Nicosia Economy Forum attended by TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu. Following the meeting, it was stated that the current impasse is not beneficial to either side. Joint conviction in continuing close cooperation and implementing joint projects was expressed.​

Islamic Conference Youth Forum for Dialogue and Cooperation (ICYF-DC) Chairman Amb. Elshad Iskandarov, visited TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu at his office. During the meeting, projects and programs planned for Turkey’s term as culture country in 2015-2016.​

In Turkey to research investment opportunities, the Saudi business delegation visited TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu. During the meeting, bilateral trade relations, investment opportunities and possible areas of cooperation were discussed.​

Speaking at the Academic Consultants for 81 Provinces promotional meeting, TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that the world is rapidly changing and that they must prepare the Turkish private sector for this change. ​

Speaking at the Stars of the Economy Award Ceremony held by the Muş Chamber of Commerce and Industry, TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu urged for refocusing on structural reforms. Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that development of the economy means employment and prosperity, “Please, let us look to structural reforms for the economy. If we don’t have money in our pockets, we have nothing else to talk about. If we want to prosper, we must focus on economy and continue structural reforms with all due haste.”​