Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey

A joint declaration has been made regarding recent terror attacks by the institutions comprising the Turkey-EU JAC (Joint Arbitration Committee): the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB), the Confederation of Turkish Tradesmen and Craftsmen (TESK), Turkey Union of Agriculture Chambers (TZOB), Confederation of Turkish Workers’ Syndicates (TÜRK-İŞ), Confederation of Workers’ Rights Syndicates (HAK-İŞ), Confederation of Civil Servants’ Syndicates (MEMUR-SEN), Turkey KAMU-SEN and Confederation of Turkish Employer Syndicates (TİSK).​

In his press release in regards to the heinous attack which took place in Suruç County of Şanlıurfa, TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that they vehemently condemn all who threaten the lives of innocents.​

In his Eid al-Fitr message, TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu expressed his wishes that the joy of the holiday would persist in hearts, saying, "Those who best experience this joy those who please, help and embrace each other in brotherly love. I hope that the holiday brings all believers peace, prosperity and grace."​

TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the iftar hosted for the representatives of the NGOs by the President of the Republic of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.​

TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu received the Antakya Chamber of Commerce and Industry Board of Directors Chairman Hikmet Çinçin and the delegation accompanying him.​

Home and Kitchen Appliances Industrialists and Exporters Association (EVSİD) Board of Directors Chairman Burak Önder and the delegation accompanying him visited TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu at his office.​

President of the umbrella organization of employers, TOBB, M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu and the representative of the workers, Türk-İş Chairman Ergün Atalay visited the memorial built for the workers who lost their lives in the mining catastrophe in Soma and prayed for them. During the visit on Qadr Night, prayers were offered beseeching that a similar disaster would never happen again.​

TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, along with Türk-İş Chairman Ergün Atalay, attended the iftar hosted by the Akhisar Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Commodity Exchange on Qadr Night. Stressing the importance of unity and solidarity in attaining grace and prosperity, Hisarcıklıoğlu said, “Allah preserve the unity and solidarity of our country. Our unity is the key to prosperity and plenty.”​

In his celebratory message for Qadr Night, TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that the night in which the Holy Quran began to be relayed, the holy night of Qadr, is more blessed than a thousand months and said, “Qadr Night is a special night where Muslims venerate the Great Creator above all and ask forgiveness; a night wherein gates of grace and prosperity are opened wide. It is a great opportunity to illuminate our hearts.”​

TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu visited Alaplı Chamber of Commerce and Industry and spoke with Alaplı TSO Chair Recep Ocak and the council members.​