Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey

Speaking during the visit, Hisarcıklıoğlu said, “You’ve weathered a difficult period. You are a part of the most democratic institution in Turkey. You’ve all worked your way up from the very bottom. Those backing you are the ones who you competed with for 4 years. You asked your competitors to vote for you. Our election process has no like. You’ve earned your place here. You have proven yourself to get here; not just be assigned to a post.”

Stating that the most massive change to date took place during the chamber/exchange elections, Hisarcıklıoğlu reported that 49% of 365 chamber exchange presidents have been replaced.”

Saying that there is no fortune to be had in these offices, Hisarcıklıoğlu said, “In an office like this you give and give but never take. I believe in an afterlife. I hope you will be rewarded for your diligence.”

The TOBB President requested that the council member maintain solidarity and unity, stating that success is to be had via unity and solidarity.

Stating that the Kocaeli Chamber of Commerce is a 5 star chamber, Hisarcıklıoğlu reported that Kocaeli Chamber of Commerce provides services of a quality on par with chambers in Paris and Berlin. 

Reminding that they plan to be among the top 10 economies of the world by 2023. Hisarcıklıoğlu said, “Hopelessness is not becoming of us. Focus on the future. The responsibility of our future rests on your shoulders.”

In regards to Kocaeli Chamber of Commerce Board Chairman Murat Özdağ’s request for a Credit Guarantee Fund (KGF) to be established at the chamber, Hisarcıklıoğlu reported that once TOBB is a guarantor, banks do not ask references.

Hisarcıklıoğlu was accompanied by the TOBB Board Vice President Halim Mete and TOBB Treasurer Faik Yavuz