Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey

Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that, thanks to this organization, Turkish speaking business people from various countries find opportunity to get to know TOBB and the opportunities presented by Turkey, “You’re now honorary members of TOBB with its 1.5 million member merchants and industrialists.”

TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu met with 50 attendees from 22 countries taking part in the 19^th TOBB Turkish Speaking Entrepreneurs Program.

Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that prosperity is only possible through business and trade, “The era for minding only your own business is over. Today, you must do business with the whole world if you want to prosper. Whoever can cooperate on a larger scale will earn more.” Hisarcıklıoğlu said that the only way to achieve peace is through trade, pointing to EU’s Nobel Peace Prize; Hisarcıklıoğlu drew attention to how tensions were lowered between France and Germany through commerce, laying the foundations of the EU.

Stating that true prosperity is not petroleum or natural gas, but an enterprising spirit, Hisarcıklıoğlu, addressing the attending guests, “The future of your country is in the hands of you entrepreneurs.”