Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey

President of the Republic of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Ministers, TOBB delegates, representatives of the media and press participated in the General Assembly held at the TOBB ETU Sports Hall hosted by TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu.

Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that decisions will be made faster under the new government system which strengthens and accelerates by governance. “The acceleration of the impulses in the state and the streamlining of bureaucracy will reflect positively on the private sector. This is a time for solidarity and a focus on the future for a stronger Turkey. Today is the time build a much more beautiful tomorrow for Turkey. Decisions will be made faster under the new government system which strengthens and accelerates by governance. Thus, we will be able to prepare a new model for growth and a development leap in the economy.”

Stating that Turkey has shown great economic progress in the last 15 years, Hisarcıklıoğlu underlined that it is now time to focus on the future and march together towards the future. Focusing on the importance of reviving the flame of reform, the TOBB President said that they will work together to show a new growth story to the whole world.

- President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan

Speaking at the TOBB General Assembly President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said, “There have always been complaints in regards to high interest rates. As prime minister and president, I have always kept it on the agenda and still do. I will say this very clearly: I see high interest rates as exploitation. This isn’t just profit-oriented; this is clearly exploitative.”

President Erdoğan thanked everybody who contributed to the development and growth of Turkey under TOBB’s umbrella; who gave of their sweat and effort. Erdoğan stated that the General Assembly is attended by elected select members of chambers and commodity exchanges representing 81 provinces.

Erdoğan pointed out that the business community is the opinion leaders of their cities and, at the same time, they are representatives of civil society. Erdoğan said, “This hall is in fact a reflection of Turkey with the wide range of business, ideas and world views represented by our representatives. Without the locomotive power, driving force, efforts and support of our business community, it is impossible for us to attain our goals. Our greatest source of power is your will, excitement and energy; you who produce, create jobs, export goods and strive for the betterment for all.”