Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey

Speaking at a meeting held in New York by TOBB, US Chamber of Commerce and Investment Promotion Agency with the attendance of the President of the Republic of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that they wish to increase trade with the USA. Hisarcıklıoğlu said, “The inclusion of Turkey in the Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Agreement, or an FTA between Turkey and the USA would be concrete steps in increasing trade between the two countries.” Coca-Cola Board Chairman and CEO Muhtar Kent also urged US CEOs to invest in Turkey.​

TOBB President and ICC (International Chamber of Commerce) Board Member M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu met with ICC Board Chairman Terry McGraw in New York. During the meeting, ICC endeavors, the B20 itinerary and ICC – B20 relations were discussed. Also attending the meeting was TOBB Vice President Halim Mete.​

The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) has begun holding seminars for nearly 10,000 council members in its chambers and exchanges. Council members are attending 3 day seminars to acquaint themselves with the activities of TOBB and chambers-exchanges. TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu drew attention to the fact that information is the greatest inheritance in today’s world and emphasized that the seminar to inform nearly ten thousand council members is a first in TOBB’s history.​

Hisarcıklıoğlu and a delegation of 17 including Iraqi Chambers of Commerce Federation President Jaafar Rasool Al-Hamadani and Baghdad, Basra, Kirkuk and Kerbela Chambers of Commerce Presidents convened at TOBB in order to revitalize trade.​

EU Turkey Delegation President Ambassador Stefano Manservisi visited TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu. During the meeting ideas were exchanged in regards to EU-Turkey relations as well as the EU Info Centers Coordination meeting planned to be held by TOBB in coming days.​

TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu presented TOBB Board Member, TOBB Vice President and İstanbul Chamber of Commerce Former President Murat Yalçıntaş with an appreciation plaque for his services. At the ceremony which took place at the TOBB Union Center, Hisarcıklıoğlu thanked Yalçıntaş for his contributions to the Board and the Turkish business community.​

TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, along with Türk-İş President Ergün Atalay, visited the Confederation of Turkish Tradesmen and Craftsmen (TESK) President Bendevi Palandöken who was reelected as TESK President recently.​

Minister for Labor and Social Security Faruk Çelik met with worker and employer representatives with TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu hosting meeting.​

The President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu stated in regards to the return of the 49 hostages held by the Islamic State in Mosul said, “The liberation of the 49 individuals without harm or loss of life is a great success and had made us as the Turkish business community very happy.”​

Speaking at the Development Agencies Workshop, TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu pointed out the need for continual increase of public-private sector dialogue on all platforms and that TOBB supports the local development mentality initiated by development agencies both in material terms and in spirit.​