Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey

TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu visited Bülent Tüfenkci at his office who is serving as Customs and Commerce Minister of the 65th government, congratulating him. ​

Speaking at the 4th International Future of the Automobile Sector and Convergence for Solution Conference, TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu drew attention to the potential of the automobile sector in Turkey, “We have plans for Turkey, which has become a production base for the automobile sector, to become a technology and design base. The ideal place for investment by Europe and the Middle East is Turkey.” Hisarcıklıoğlu, in regards to its ambitions in being the host for the domestic automobile, said, “Domestic automobile will raise Konya to champions’ league.”​

TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu and İSTAC Board Chair Prof. Ziya Akıncı met with TOBB Board Vice Chairs Halim Mete and Ali Kopuz, TOBB Board Members Cengiz Günay, Bülent Karakuş, İSTAC Vice Chair Mustafa Çıkrıkçıoğlu, Board Members Müjdat Keçeci, Mehmet Rifat Bacanlı and Hakan Öztatar to discuss the endeavors of the İstanbul Artbiration Center (İSTAC) with them.​

TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu expressed his wish for the success of the newly formed 65th government under Prime Minister Binali Yıldırım. Hisarcıklıoğlu said in his statement:​

TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu issued a press release regarding the passing of the founder of Kale Group and Honorary President İbrahim Bodur.​

Speaking at the 62nd General Assembly of ICC Turkey, ICC Turkey National Committee and TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that a year of great upheavals both internationally and domestically is behind us, “Despite all of these upheavals and uncertainties, our economy retains its dynamism, showing its robust foundations.”​

TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu celebrated the “Insurance Week” held during the last week of May every year in order to raise awareness to insurance.​

TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, in his Bara’ah Night press release, stated that this is a night to seek redemption from the Creator; a time for prayer and repentance.​

In his speech at the Rize Chamber of Commerce and Industry Tax Awards Ceremony, TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that President of the Republic of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has always stood by the private sector, putting great importance on consultation, “We’ve always felt your support closely. You were with us just last week for our Honorable Service Ceremony at our General Assembly. Today, you are hosting us at your home province of Rize and sharing the happiness of our community. I thank you on behalf of the Turkish business community and the Chambers-Exchanges community for your understanding and support.”​

TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu congratulated Beşiktaş football team for their championship in the 2015-2016 Super League. Stating that this victory for Beşiktaş, which was behind the pack for good while, is the result of great effort, unity and solidarity, Hisarcıklıoğlu said, “I congratulate the whole Beşiktaş community.”​