Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey

Stating that the election period is now behind them Hisarcıklıoğlu reiterated the need to focus on the economy. Stressing the fact that the Turkish business community is once again prepared to bolt ahead, Hisarcıklıoğlu said, “Today, the Action Plan announced by the government is, in the opinion of the private sector, very beneficial. The business community and investors always want to be able to look ahead. This is what the Action Plan provides us. We thank the government for this. With the increasing fog in the region, this roadmap is of great importance.”

Stating that they will be working in tandem with the government in regards to the necessary reforms, Hisarcıklıoğlu said that they would also be following up on the laws regarding the same.

Reporting that significant growth rate has been achieved in the third quarter, Hisarcıklıoğlu stressed the need to reattain pre-crisis momentum in growth.

Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that they’ve relayed the issues affecting the business world, especially the matter of Russia and the effects of the crisis to the Prime Minister. Stating that they’ve talked on such matters as the crisis center formed by TOBB, the proposed increase to minimum wage as well as its effects on the private sector, Hisarcıklıoğlu also mentioned that they found opportunity to relay the worries of the representatives of the business community in the East and Southeast Regions affected by terrorism.