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26.09.2011
59 Sector Councils convened for consultation meeting
The 59 sector councils working under TOBB have convened for a consultation meeting. Speaking at the meeting held at the TOBB Union Center in Ankara, TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that the sector councils’ strength came from legislation and emphasized its “cooperating, not conflicting; uniting, not separating” structure.
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27.09.2011
Hisarcıklıoğlu urges the continuation of structural economic reforms
Speaking at the opening of the TOBB Chambers of Commerce Council Meeting, TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, speaking of the problems afflicting the world economy stated that opportunity could be seized from adversity. Saying that precautions against current deficit and fragile structures must be made, Hisarcıklıoğlu urged that precautions to ameliorate the investment environment be followed through.
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25.09.2011
Terror attacks cannot disturb our unity and solidarity
In his speech regarding the terrorist attack in the Pervari county of Siirt wherein 6 soldiers were martyred and another 11 injured, TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu said, “These attacks are the vile and dishonorable hate campaign of those who are offended by the unity and solidarity of the Republic of Turkey, of those who fear people living in peace.”
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23.09.2011
Courage and perception are required for entrepreneurship, not money
TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu presented the participants of the 13th Turkish Speaking Entrepreneurs with their certificates. Hisarcıklıoğlu addressed the guest entrepreneurs, saying, “Always dream big, don’t be afraid and never give up,” and told them that courage and perception are required for entrepreneurship, not money.
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22.09.2011
Tourism plays a big role in paying off the current deficit
TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu made important announcements in Alanya. Requesting tax relief for the tourism sector, Hisarcıklıoğlu also supported the regulation which would make it easier for foreigners to acquire real estate in Turkey. The TOBB President emphasized that the Gazipaşa Airport needs to open up to international flights if Alanya is to become a brand name city.
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22.09.2011
Hisarcıklıoğlu met with ALTSO members
Meeting the Alanya Commerce and Industry Chamber (ALTSO) members for dinner, TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu also attended the opening of the Mayra Home’s company and the award ceremony for Goldcity Tourism Complex’s ISO 9000, 22000 and 10002 Quality Assurance Documents.
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22.09.2011
We want the European economy to recover from the crisis as soon as possible
Answering questions during his Alanya visit, the TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu was Channel Alanya TV’s live guest. Hisarcıklıoğlu reported that the crisis in Europe has regressed the economy 700 billion dollars, “When you consider that 60% of our exports are made to Europe, any crises there affects us negatively. Therefore we want them to recover as soon as possible.”
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22.09.2011
Turkey is the largest global giant between Italy and China
The President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB), M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu said, “Today, Turkey has come the point that it is the largest global giant between Italy and China. We must market what we produce in the region whether it be in Bingöl, Tunceli or Malatya.”
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22.09.2011
S&P should’ve done this before
Regarding S&P’s grade increase, the President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB), M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu said, “It’s late, this should’ve been done before.”
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