Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey

In his statement for the March 14th Doctor’s Day, TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu said that the importance put on the healthcare sector by a society and the development of the healthcare sector indicates the value of and the respect for the individual.​

TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu congratulated the Antalya Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ATSO) and the Ankara Chamber of Industry (ASO) 1st Organized Industry Zone on becoming the first chambers to attain authorization from the Vocational Proficiency Institution to conduct exams and issue certification.​

Expressing his grief in losing the 15 year old Berkin Elvan, who lost struggle for life after 269 days, TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu said, “Every child of this country is our child. Berkin’s loss has wounded all of our hearts. May Allah never make us experience such grief again.”​

Van Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Necdet Takva and the Board of Directors visited TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu at his office and exchanged views.​

Speaking at the “Investment in Palestinian Economy” meeting, TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu provided information in regards to the Jenin Industrial Zone which will bring much needed life to the Palestinian economy and urged the business world to invest in it.​

In his press release regarding the March 8th World Women’s Day, TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu said, “It is our greatest hope that the place of women in our social life to be elevated further and their successes contribute to the prosperity of society.”​

During his speech at the “Changing Global Economy and Turkey” panel held as a part of the ICC Board of Directors’ Turkey schedule, TOBB and ICC Turkey President, ICC Board Member M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu urged caution against significant changes in the global system. Hisarcıklıoğlu drew attention to a global decrease in liquidity, efforts to form a new market led by the USA and changes to the global energy map.​

Prime Minister Deputy Ali Babacan, ICC President Harold McGraw, ICC Secretary General Jean-Guy Carrier as well as ICC Board Members came together during a business dinner held by ICC Board Member, ICC Turkey National Committee and TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu.​

EU Minister and Chief Negotiator Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu met with ICC Chairman Harold McGraw and ICC Board Members during a business lunch hosted by ICC Board Member, ICC Turkey National Committee and TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu.​

The first 2014 Board Meeting of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) was held at the TOBB Union Center, hosted by TOBB and ICC Turkey President, ICC Board Member M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu. Speaking at the press conference held prior to the meeting, Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that the driving force behind global economy for the last 60 years has been international trade and said, “From here on out, global development will be sustained by trade.”​