Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey

TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu spoke at the 30th Akhism Week celebrations held at the Kırşehir Cacabey Square, stating that he is greatly honored to have been declared an honorary citizen of Kırşehir in 2014, “I am very happy to be in my hometown Kırşehir. I greet my fellow residents of Kırşehir with all due respect.”​

The Turkey-EU Joint Consultative Committee (JCC), formed by eight civil society organizations, took a stand against the referendum declared by the Northern Iraq Regional Government. TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, reading the joint statement on behalf of non-governmental organizations, stated that his decision was taken unilaterally, contrary to international norms and lacking legal basis.​

TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the opening of the new service building of the Torbalı Chamber of Commerce. TOBB President Hisarcıklıoğlu said that Torbalı is the shining industry star of the country at the Consultation Meeting of the İzmir Provincial and District Chambers and Stock Exchanges held after the opening.​

TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the introductory meeting of the two new support programs by KOSGEB.​

TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that he is proud of the Tarsus Chamber of Commerce and Industry and said, “Tarsus Chamber of Commerce and Industry is a 5-star accredited chamber. It provides the same standard of service as any chamber to be found in Paris, London or Berlin.​

TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu visited the Tarsus Commodity Exchange and met with the Council Members.​

TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, who participated in Mersin Commodity Exchange 90th Anniversary and Award Ceremony, stated that it is unity and solidarity that makes Mersin a brand city, “I find morale here when I see the community. Then I go to 80 provinces and tell them about you. You are my example to them.”​

TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the joint meeting of the Mersin province chambers / commodity exchanges, stating that he had come to Mersin once in the past since assuming office of TOBB President and said, “Mersin is very important for Turkey. The pearl of the Mediterranean; a global city. Anatolia's gateway to the world.”​

TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu emphasized that the new service building is a matter of vision at the opening ceremony of the new service building and award ceremony at the Erdemli Chamber of Commerce and Industry, “Because the Chamber wants to give you the best quality service. They’ve done this for Erdemli. I congratulate the Chamber Chairman Orhan Sarı his visionary work.”​

TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, speaking at the Osmaniye Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Osmaniye Commodity Exchange Joint Award Ceremony, expressed that he is honored to be in Osmaniye, the home of the valiant and the city of the fortresses, which holds an important place in the hearts and the economy with its plains and peanuts.​