Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey

Moldova’s Ambassador to Ankara, Igor Bolboceanu visited TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu. Hisarcıklıoğlu expressed his happiness in hosting Ambassador Bolboceanu and that they are eager to do their part in developing cooperation.​

Tajikistan’s Ambassador to Ankara, Farruh Sharipov visited TOBB president M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu. Hisarcıklıoğlu expressed his honor in hosting Ambassador Sharipov and that they consider Tajikistan closer than a friend, like a brother.​

In Kosovo for the preparation of a report to be presented to the EUROCHAMBRES Board of Directors, EUROCHAMBRES Vice President and TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu visited Kosovo Chamber of Commerce in Pristina.​

Speaking at the B20 Energy Forum, B20 Turkey Chair and TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that energy is at the heart of both daily life and commerce; that problems will not be solved overnight – however, results will be more easily attained by working together.​

B20 Turkey Chair and TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu stated in his speech at the G20 Energy Minister Meeting held at the Tarabya Hotel with the attendance of the President of the Republic of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, that G20 countries should have a say in energy.​

A cooperation protocol has been signed between the Ministry of Forestry Water Affairs and the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) which will be hosting the 12th United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification, Conference of the Parties (UNCCD COP12) to be held in Ankara between the 12th and 23rd of October.​

Prime Minister Davutoğlu and TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu met with the CEOs of prominent US businesses in New York.​

TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu met with the TRNC President Mustafa Akıncı at the TRNC Representation Office during his US visit.​

Briefing Seminars to be held by the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey aimed at chamber and exchange council members will begin on October 2nd.​

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.​