Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey

Attending the Council Members Seminar held on the 24th, 25th and 26th of April, 2015, TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu stressed that the world is rapidly changing, “We must all learn perpetually from the cradle to the grave because life goes by so fast and the world is continually changing.”​

TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the reception held in İstanbul in honor of the Prime Minister of Australia, Tony Abbot. Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that the two countries’ bilateral trade volume is well below its full potential and urged that the negotiations for the free trade agreement (FTA).​

In a message regarding the April 23rd National Sovereignty and Children’s Day, TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that sovereignty and independence are our nation’s greatest inheritance, “Our gratitude for the great Atatürk and his comrades in arms who sacrificed their lives for the independence of our sacred homeland will last throughout the generations. Our children are the greatest protectors of this inheritance.”​

Representatives of 60 sectors met with Prime Minister Davutoğlu and various other Ministers at the 8th Turkey Sector Economy Summit held at TOBB. TOBB President Hisarcıklıoğlu hosted the Summit wherein sectors underwent a check-up. Problems and proposals were clearly set forth.​

Representatives of 60 sectors will meet with the Prime Minister and various Ministers at TOBB. The Sector Economy Summit hosted by Hisarcıklıoğlu will present opportunity for the representatives of sectors ranging from construction to education; banking to agriculture, to relay their problems first hand to the government.​

During his speech at the “Towards a Global Steering Mechanism” Plenary Conference held by B20 as a part of G20 Sessions which took place in Washington D.C., USA, TOBB and B20 Turkey Chair M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that they do not want to be attending the G20 Summit in Antalya in November with just a long list of wishes.​

In the US for B20 Plenary Meetings, TOBB President and B20 Turkey Chair M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that Turkey’s G20 and B20 Chairmanship is being met with admiration throughout the world. Hisarcıklıoğlu said that those who expressed doubt in Turkey at its election as Chair had changed to bafflement and surprise in just three and a half months, “We are revolutionizing B20.”​

TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu met with the New York based Turkish-American Chamber of Commerce and Industry (TACCI) President Ali Koçak and Board Members.​

In Washington D.C. for G20 meetings, TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu met with the leader of the Uyghur Turks, Rabia Kadir.​

TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu visited the Turkish – American Council (ATC) and attended their Board Meeting.​