Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey

TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that the R&D Reform Package which became law last week will provide great support for Turkey’s technological leap, “This package is an important step in transitioning from talking about innovation to innovating.”​

Following the terror attack which took place in Ankara on the 17th of February, cancelling his trip for the opening of the TOBB Brussels Service Building and the Turkey EU Chamber and Exchanges Forum, TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, along with TESK Director Bendevi Palandöken, HAK-İŞ General Director Mahmut Arslan, TİSK Secretary General Bülent Pirler and Türkiye Kamu-sen Secretary General Mehmet Özer, visited Chief of Staff of the Turkish Armed Forces Hulusi Akar to extend their condolences. ​

The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu issued a press release regarding the terror attack which took place in Ankara, fiercely condemning those who perpetrated the heinous act as well as those who view terrorism as an acceptable course of action. Stating that the attack is aimed at the unity and solidarity of the country, Hisarcıklıoğlu said, “We will stand against these atrocities and vile attacks. Consciences will never forgive those who hope to benefit from these inhuman attacks.”​

TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the Science and Technology High Council meeting presided over by Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu.​

TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, during his speech at the Stars of Dinar award ceremony held by the Dinar Chamber of Commerce and Industry, stated that if we want better service then we must not fail to properly appreciate and applaud work well done.​

TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu visited the Burdur Commodity Exchange along with Burdur Governor Hasan Kürklü.​

TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the Contributors to Burdur Joint Award Ceremony, stating that every company in Burdur is a star and deserving of a medal.​

Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University awarded TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu with an honorary doctorate for his contributions to the institutional capacity improvements of chambers and exchanges, promotion of Turkey abroad as well as his support for vocational training.​

TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu visited Burdur Governor Hasan Kürklü at his Office.​

Meeting with the Isparta Women and Young Entrepreneurs Councils’ members, TOBB President Hisarcıklıoğlu urged them to be role models for younger generations.​