Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey

Speaking at the Local Chains Meet 2019, the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, stating that life's quickly evolving towards the digital,” Hisarcıklıoğlu said, “Product analysis; product benchmarking; query of what, where, how; brand experience; experience sharing; are all on the internet. Therefore, the retail sector should use 2019 as the year of digital moves. Our agenda should include: User-friendly digital channel designs, mobile compatibility, online business-making strategies, digital visibility. The future of our sector is bright. Because Turkey is very rapidly urbanizing.”​

The Turkey Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu participated in the Turkey Asset Fund Inc. Board of Directors Meeting chaired by the President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. ​

The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that the Sarajevo Business Forum (SBF), held regularly for 10 years, has become a global brand.​

Representatives of civil society organizations making up the Turkish Wing of the Turkey-EU Joint Consultative Committee (JCC) visited Vice President Fuat Oktay.​

The President of the Republic of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, received representatives of the civil society organizations which make up the Turkish wing of the Turkey-EU Joint Consultative Committee (JCC).​

Karadeniz Ereğli Chamber of Commerce and Industry Board President Arslan Keles and Council Chair Ilhan Yazıcıoğlu visited the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu at his office. The meeting wherein a mutual exchange of views took place was held closed to the press. ​

Şefaatli Trade and Industry Chamber President Ali Ulusoy visited the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu at his office. ​

Osmaniye Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Devrim Murat Aksoy and Vice President Aptullah Güreli visited the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu at his office. The meeting wherein a mutual exchange of views took place was held closed to the press. ​

The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President and the European Union of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (EUROCHAMBRES) Vice President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the EUROCHAMBRES Board meeting in Brussels.​

The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President and the European Chamber of Commerce Association (EUROCHAMBRES) Vice President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu said, “Negotiations to modernize the Customs Union should begin. Postponement of this issue for political reasons is unjust. This modernization is beneficial for Turkey and the EU.”​