Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey

TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu replied to allegations made by CHP İstanbul Parliamentary Representative Gürsel Tekin in a newspaper today.​

Meeting with the Turkish speaking business people from various countries, TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu said, “We business people are the guarantee of world peace,” pointing out that commerce contributes to resolving many social issues as well as increasing prosperity.​

Speaking at the 72nd General Assembly of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that true prosperity is an enterprising spirit, “If we want to achieve our goals; if we do not want to be left behind, we must work harder than we’ve worked before.” Emphasizing the importance of unity and solidarity, the TOBB President’s message was that Turkey belongs to us all.​

The “72nd General Assembly Service Honor and Plaque Ceremony” was held to honor the delegates of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) who served for 10, 20 and 33 years was hosted by TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu at the TOBB Conference Hall with the attendance of the President of the Republic of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.​

The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB), on the occasion of its 72nd Annual General Assembly, visited Anıtkabir to stand in the presence of Atatürk; a delegation led by TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu and comprised of the TOBB General Assembly Chair, TOBB Board, Councils, chamber and exchange presidents as well as various delegates.​​

TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu met with the American-Turkish Council (ATC) Chairman General James Logan Jones and CEO Howard Beasey.​

In his Mothers’ Day message, TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that the most meaningful and powerful love in the world is the one between mother and child, “Mothers, with the lion’s share in bringing up children, are the architects of society. Mothers’ love is the greatest force in the world.”​

TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that they view the decision of the EU Commission proposing the lifting of Schengen visas for Turkish citizens with appreciation; stating that a great injustice will be prevented in regards to trade relations and that a new window of opportunity will be opened.​

In a message regarding Lailat al Miraj, TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that holy nights are special times which strengthen the feelings of brotherhood and sharing among people, “This night which we will celebrate, the holy night of Miraj, will be an occasion to remember our spiritual values and human characteristics; I wish for it to bring prosperity to all humanity.”​

TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu celebrated the May 1st Labor and Solidarity Day of all laborers in his press release and stated that Turkey has set itself great goals and would attain them with workers, laborers and an entrepreneurial spirit in unity and solidarity.​