Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey

The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, in his letter of condolence for Asaf Mehmetbeyoğlu, who passed away in hospital where he had been receiving treatment for some time, expressed his deep regret for the death of Mehmetbeyoğlu, who has done important work on behalf of Kayseri economy and the business world.

Hisarcıklıoğlu said, "My childhood friend, my close friend, my next-door neighbor, Mehmet Asaf Mehmetbeyoğlu, one of our former Presidents of Kayseri Chamber of Commerce, has passed away. I am deeply saddened by his loss," and prayed for the grace of Allah upon Asaf Mehmetbeyoğlu, extending his condolences to his family, loved ones and the TOBB community.

- MehmetbeyoÄŸlu was sent off on his last journey

Asaf MehmetbeyoÄŸlu's funeral was conducted following the funeral prayers held at Hulusi Akar Mosque.

TOBB President Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, speaking before the funeral prayers, "May Allah make heaven his abode. Asaf Mehmetbeyoğlu was the vice president and President Kayseri Chamber of Commerce as well as a member of the Board of Directors of the Red Crescent. Mr. Asaf undertook all manner of charity work. He was my best friend, my brother. This corona virus is a matter in which all must take the greatest care. There are three rules that medicine explains. We all must follow them. Social distance, mask and hygiene. If we obey them, we can protect ourselves. There's no other means of protection. I ask all my Kayseri compatriots to pay attention to these 3 rules, especially these days."