Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey

In the joint declaration by TZOB, TESK, TÜRK-İŞ, HAK-İŞ, MEMUR-SEN, KAMU-SEN, TİSK and TOBB, it was stated that, “It is of the utmost importance that academics utilize a unifying language in expressing the thoughts of all social groups.” The full text of the declaration is as follows:​

Speaking at the 7th Energy Efficiency Forum and Expo, TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that we are on the verge of a new industrial revolution which will change the process of business and production permanently. Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that energy efficiency in regards to electricity could double profits.​

The President of the Republic of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received the representatives of the member institutions of Turkey – EU Joint Consultative Committee, including TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu.​

TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu met with Eskişehir Parliamentary Representative Harun Karacan, Niğde Parliamentary Representative Erdoğan Özegen, Diyarbakır Parliamentary Representatives Galip Ensarioğlu and Ebubekir Bal, Gaziantep Parliamentary Representative Nejat Koçer, Konya Parliamentary Representative Muhammet Uğur Kaleli, Tekirdağ Parliamentary Representative Metin Akgün and Kırıkkale Parliamentary Representative Abdullah Öztürk for lunch. ​

TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, in his press release regarding the explosion which took place in Sultanahmet Square in İstanbul, stated that the Turkish business community vehemently condemns the attack and extended his condolences for those who lost their lives, wishing the survivors a speedy recovery.​

Turkish Enterprise and Business Community Confederation (TÜRKONFED) Chairman Tarkan Kadooğlu and the Board of Directors visited TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu. Assessments regarding the economy and the business world were made during the meeting. ​

Council Members of the Bolu Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Gerede Chamber of Commerce and Industry visited TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu. Exchanging views during the meeting, the delegation members provided Hisarcıklıoğlu with information regarding their regions.​

TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu stated at the TOBB ÇEVREM Project (My Environment) meeting, “In order to live in a healthy and balanced environment with an eye to the balance of development and environmental conservation, many countries including ours, are in expending great efforts. As the private sector we are also a part of this effort and we want to increase our role in environmentally conscientious development.”​

In his speech at the Bingöl TSO and Afyonkarahisar TSO Sister Chambers Protocol, TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that it is even more meaningful that this protocol is being signed in these trying times, “There are increased occurrences of terror attacks recently. Our country is target of a heinous ploy. Certain groups are attempting to use terror in order to damage our unity, solidarity and brotherhood. Don’t get your hopes up; we won’t fall for this trap.”​

TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu and Food, Agriculture and Livestock Minister Faruk Çelik visited the Livestock Market built by the Afyonkarahisar Commodity Exchange.​