Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey

TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that Turkey and the USA should cultivate a stronger alliance in order to overcome the violence sweeping through the Middle East.​

In his press release regarding Feast of Eid, TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that holidays are an occasion for strengthening unity and solidarity among people.​

TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu toured the Licensed Hazelnut Depot and Spot Exchange built by the Giresun Commodity Exchange (Giresun TB).​

TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the opening of the new service building of the Giresun Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Giresun TSO).​

Turkey has united as one voice. The “No to Terror; Yes to Solidarity Meeting” found wide attendance with support from TOBB and 261 civil society organizations. TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu emphasized the importance of unity and solidarity in fighting terrorism, “This homeland, this country, this flag belong to all of us. Together, we are Turkey.”​

14 organizations representing NGOs, syndicates and trade bodies issued a call to everyone to assemble at the Ankara Sıhhiye Square on Thusday, September 17th, to protest terror. Reading the statement, TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu said, “We call on every citizen who condemns terror and works to preserve our solidarity. We say ‘No to Terror. Yes to Solidarity’. We invite everyone to this great meeting.”​

TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, in a message regarding recent terror attacks, said, “We urge every single citizen. Embrace your neighbors. This is a day for Turks to extend their hands to Kurds, for Kurds to extend their hands to Turks, for Alawites to extend their hands to Sunnis and Sunnis to extend their hands to Alawites. This is a day to unite, to be one; to be strong and lively.”​

In a letter of condolence for the martyrs of the heinous attacks perpetrated by terrorists in Diyarbakır and Hakkari, TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu said, “Those who meddle in terror and hope to benefit from it are committing crimes against humanity.”​

The B20 Turkey Conference hosted Prime Minister Davutoğlu while G20’s Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors convened at the “Navigating Through the Global Low Growth and Low Interest Rate Environment” plenary session. B20 Turkey Chair and TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu emphasized the need for a louder voice for the private sector in international organizations.​

B20, representing employers in G20 countries, and L20, representing employees, signed a joint statement aiming to increase employment, revitalize growth and improve working conditions. Speaking after the signing of the declaration, TOBB President Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that the declaration is comprised of the L20’s and B20’s demands regarding their shared problems of growth and employment.​