Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey

Speaking at the cooperation meeting between TOBB and Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA), Hisarcıklıoğlu emphasized the friendship between Turkey and Iran.

Drawing attention to the economic, political and social upheavals throughout the world, Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that the situation in Iraq and Syria is a source of risk for both countries. Hisarcıklıoğlu pointed out that, in addition to financial difficulty posed by the situation, there is also a significant security risk and refugee crisis.

Stating that the situation makes the cooperation between the region’s countries even more valuable, Hisarcıklıoğlu said, “It is heartening to see Iran maintain its stability and peace. The increasing cooperation between our countries is of the utmost importance for our region. To this end, the agreement which ended the sanctions against Iran has been met with great joy by the Turkish business community. We are excited by the prospect of our future trade and investment between our countries. As our President has said, we want to reach a trade volume of 30 billion USD.”

- We must guide our companies

Hisarcıklıoğlu reported that there are many agreements between the two countries but stated that implementation has been problematic. Underlining the fact that problems regarding foreign trade, banking and land transportation can be overcome, Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that representatives of the business community must relay the demands of the business world to the country’s leaders.

Stressing the need to bring such agreements as the Economic Cooperation Organization Trade Agreement (ECOTA) and Trade Preferential System among the Member States of the OIC (TPS-OIC), Hisarcıklıoğlu reported that, with the necessary legislative infrastructure already in place, the same level of abundance is present for bilateral direct investments.

Hisarcıklıoğlu pointed out the necessity of facilitating the revitalization of the Silk Road and customs gates in regards to the exchange of goods.

- ICCIMA Chair Jalalpour

ICCIMA Chair Mohsen Jalalpour stated that the Iranian and Turkish economies are complimentary.

Jalalpour stated that they have, after years of adversity, they have created robust institutions which have begun to form parnterships with friendly and neighboring countries. He reported that there are significant opportunities in the fields of energy and industry.

Jalalpour stated that the chamber unions of both countries are very interested in cooperation.

Following the meeting attended by the Iranian commerce chambers presidents and members, Hisarcıklıoğlu and Jalalpour signed the founding agreement of the Turkey-Iran Business Committee.

- TOBB’s structure and activities

Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture Chair Mohsen Jalalpour and the delegation accompanying him attended a meeting hosted by TOBB Board Member Memiş Kütükcü.

During this meeting, the delegation received information in regards to TOBB’s structure and its activities.

Speaking at the meeting TOBB Board Member Memiş Kütükcü, stated that this visit would contribute significant to Iranian – Turkish relations.

Stating that these developments would bring prosperity to the Iranian people, Kütükcü said, “These positive develpments in the Iranian economy will bring a new and wider perspective for bilateral financial relations. We are excited for the future of our trade and investment relations.”