“Ekrem Pakdemirli’s passing is a loss for Turkish politics”
31.12.2015 / Ankara
In a condolatory message regarding the passing of a former Deputy Prime Minister, Ekrem Pakdemirli, who also served as Minister of Transportation, Treasury, Customs and State, TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that Pakdemirli is a big name in Turkish politics, “Mr. Ekrem Pakdemirli leaves behind a name and many services which will not be forgotten. We grieve deeply for his loss.”
Hisarcıklıoğlu said:
“We have learned to our great sorrow of the passing of the valued statesman Ekrem Pakdemirli who was undergoing treatment in Manisa. Having taken on office as Deputy Undersecretary of State Planning, September 9th University Vice-Dean, Treasury and Foreign Trade Undersecretary, Prime Minister's Chief Advisor as well as Manisa PM during the XVIII., XIX., XX. and XXI. terms of Parliament, Minister of Transport, Minister of Treasury, Minister of Customs, Minister of State as well as Deputy Prime Minister, he has rendered many important services unto this country, we will remember him with respect.
On behalf of the Turkish business community, I pray for the grace of Allah upon him and extend our condolences to his family loved ones and the political community. May heaven be his abode.”
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