Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey

The meeting of the General Administrative Council of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) was held via video conference under the chairmanship of TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu. Members of the General Administrative Council expressed their views on reducing the effects of the COVID-19 virus outbreak on the economy and conveyed the demands of the members.​

The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) has postponed the dues that member companies must pay to chambers and commodity exchanges by the end of June until the end of October.​

The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu urged businesses affected by the new type of coronavirus (Covid-19) to protect its employees and not reduce employment, said “The resource you need is in the Short Work Allowance.”​

The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu said that the dark virus corridor can only be navigated together, adding that the “Economic Stability Shield” package includes steps on employment and social structure as well as employment and social structure, and that they expect changes in legislation in favor of workers and businesses to come into force as soon as possible.​

The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the Coordination Meeting on the Fight Against Coronavirus held in Çankaya Mansion under the presidency of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.​

The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu issued a message in regards to the 105th anniversary of the Martyrs' Memorial Day and the Çanakkale (Dardanelles) Sea Victory on March 18th.​

The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu called for companies to relay their concerns and proposals to the chambers and exchanges in which they are members at this time when measures are being taken against the new type of coronavirus (Covid-19) outbreak.​

The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu listened to the problems and expectations of the regional employers at the Şanlıurfa Business World Joint Consultation Meeting and held consultations.​

The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu paid a condolatory visit to Gurbülak Border Gate Customs Protection Officer Mustafa Turk's family living in Şanlıurfa. Mustafa Türk was martyred as a result of the treacherous attack in Ararat Hisarcıklıoğlu. Hisarcıklıoğlu prayed for the grace of Allah upon the martyr and wished patience to his family and our nation.​

The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu visited Şanlıurfa Governor Abdullah Erin at his office along with the members of the TOBB Board of directors, Chamber and Commodity Exchange Presidents.​