Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the EU-Turkey High-Level Economic Dialogue Meeting
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the EU-Turkey High Level Economic Dialogue Meeting at the Dolmabahçe Presidential Office co-chaired by the Treasury and Finance Minister Berat Albayrak and the European Commission Vice President Jyrki Katainen. 28.02.2019 İstanbul

Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the Turkey - Chad delegations meeting
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the inter-delegation meeting of the President of the Republic of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Chad President Idris Debi itno, in Turkey for an official visit.27.02.2019 Ankara

Visit to President of the Supreme Court İsmail Rüştü Cirit
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu paid a congratulatory visit to the re-elected President of the Court of Cassation, İsmail Rüştü Cirit. 27.02.2019 Ankara

Condition of being a lawyer should be removed from cases of commercial dispute
Mediation in Commercial Disputes Symposium was held at the TOBB Twin Towers Conference Hall in Ankara, co-organized the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) and the Ministry of Justice. TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu emphasized that they have begun opening Arbitration and Mediation Centers at Chambers in 81 provinces and said, “Without any prejudice, I would like to express that the requirement of mediators to be lawyers should be abolished in regards to commercial disputes. In a dispute where both parties are traders, traders, industrialists and professionals who are experts in fields such as economy and finance should also be able to mediate. Thus, our chambers and exchanges will be able to play a more active role in commercial mediation.”27.02.2019 Ankara

“We've come to a point where we are exporting our system to the world”
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that TOBB’s Chambers and Commodity Exchanges system has come to a point where they are exporting it to the world, “For example, there are requests from the Turkic Republics and the 57 Islamic countries. They want to learn our chamber/commodity exchange system.”26.02.2019 Ankara

MEB and TOBB will cooperate in 81 provinces for 81 vocational high schools
A step was taken to integrate vocational education with the real sector. The Vocational Training Cooperation Protocol was signed between the Ministry of National Education, the Union Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) and TOBB Economics and Technology University at the ceremony hosted by TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu and attended by Education Minister Ziya Selçuk. Evaluating the protocol as ‘a historic day for both the education system and our business world,’ Hisarcıklıoğlu said, “We are taking a step that we have voiced the necessity of for years but have been unable to bring to life. We are integrating vocational education with the real sector.”26.02.2019 Ankara

TOBB Turkey Sectoral Economy Summit, was held with the participation of seven ministers
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) Turkey Sectoral Economy Summit convened.25.02.2019 Ankara

Employment Mobilization 2019 Introduced at TOBB
Employment Mobilization 2019 Presentation Meeting was held with the attendances of Family, Labor and Social Services Minister Zehra Zümrüt Selcuk, Treasury and Finance Minister Berat Albayrak and Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy and hosted by the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu.25.02.2019 Ankara

Call for business world to utilize employment incentives
Attending the Regional Consultation Meeting held in Manisa with the Trade Minister Ruhsar Pekcan, the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu called on the business world to make use of the opportunities provided by the government, especially regarding employment. Hisarcıklıoğlu said, “In the last 2-3 months, there have been positive developments in foreign currency and interest rates. The decrease in bank loans came to an end. In short, compared to yesterday, we are able to better see ahead clearly.” ​23.02.2019 Manisa

Hisarcıklıoğlu emphasized unity and solidarity to Council Members
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu met with council members at the Councilor Briefing Seminar. ​22.02.2019 Ankara

Consultation meeting with Trade Minister Pekcan
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the consultation meeting presided over by Trade Minister Ruhsar Pekcan and held with the participation of civil society organizations. 22.02.2019 Ankara

Hisarcıklıoğlu met with Hakan Çavuşoğlu
Hakan Çavuşoğlu, the TGNA Human Rights Investigation Commission Chairman paid a courtesy visit to the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu. 21.02.2019 Ankara

Tunceli CCI delegation visited Hisarcıklıoğlu
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu received Tunceli Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Zeynel Açıkgöz and the delegation accompanying him at his office. 21.02.2019 Ankara

Visit from Swedish Ambassador Annika Molin-Hellgren
Ambassador of the Kingdom of Sweden to Ankara, Annika Molin-Hellgren visited the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu at his office. 21.02.2019 Ankara

Hisarcıklıoğlu visited Kayseri CE
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, following the Kayseri Regional Consultation meeting, visited the Kayseri Commodity Exchange and met with Kayseri Commodity Exchange President Recep Bağlamış, Board and Council Members.20.02.2019 Kayseri

“The foundations of Turkey’s economy are robust”
The Union Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, speaking at the opening of the Kayseri Regional Consultation Meeting, stated that Turkey's economy foundations are robust and that they’ve overcome dozens of troubles throughout the past 25 years and that they will overcome those facing them today as well.20.02.2019 Kayseri

Minister Pekcan and Hisarcıklıoğlu visited Kayseri CC
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, along with Trade Minister Ruhsar Pekcan, visited the Kayseri Chamber of Commerce and met with Kayseri Chamber of Commerce President Ömer Gülsoy and Board Members prior to the Kayseri Regional Consultation Meeting. 20.02.2019 Kayseri

Hisarcıklıoğlu and Minister Pekcan at Kayseri Metropolitan Municipality
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, along with Trade Minister Ruhsar Pekcan, visited Kayseri Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Mustafa Çelik at his office. 20.02.2019 Kayseri

Hisarcıklıoğlu visited Kayseri Governor Günaydın
In Kayseri for the Kayseri Regional Consultation Meeting, the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu and Trade Minister Ruhsar Pekcan visited Kayseri Governor Şehmus Günaydın at his office. 20.02.2019 Kayseri

TOBB Insurance Agents Executive Committee visited Hisarcıklıoğlu
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) Insurance Agents Executive Committee met with TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu. Current issues of the sector were discussed during the visit.19.02.2019 Ankara

Şanlıurfa CCI President İbrahim Halil Peltek visited TOBB
Şanlıurfa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Şanlıurfa CCI) President İbrahim Halil Peltek visited the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu. A mutual exchange of views took place during the visit. 19.02.2019 Ankara

Real sector and financial sector vow to “overcome problems together”
The Real Sector and Finance Sector Dialogue Strengthening Meeting was held at the Anemon Hotel in Malatya. At the meeting hosted by the Malatya Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Malatya Commodity Exchange, the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu and the Turkey Banks Union President and Ziraat Bank General Manager Hüseyin Aydın and Halkbank General Manager Osman Arslan listened to the problems of the business community in Malatya and the surrounding cities and sought solutions.18.02.2019 Malatya

Visit to Malatya Governor Aydın Baruş
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, along with the accompanying delegation, visited the Governor of Malatya, Aydın Barus at his office.18.02.2019 Malatya

Visit to Malatya Metropolitan Mayor Polat
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu visited Malatya Mayor Hacı Uğur Polat at his office. Also attending the visit were Malatya Governor Aydın Baruş, former Trade Minister Bülent Tüfenkci, Malatya Chamber of Commerce President Oğuzhan Ata Sadıkoğlu and Commodity Exchange President Ramazan Özcan.18.02.2019 Malatya

Visit to Battalgazi Mayor and Metropolitan candidate Gürkan
In Malatya for various meetings and events, the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, along with Turkey Banks Union (TBB) President Hüseyin Aydın and former Trade Minister Bülent Tüfenkci, visited Battalgazi Mayor and Malatya Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Candidate Selahattin Gürkan.18.02.2019 Malatya

Malatya TOBB Anatolian Imam Hatip High School opened with ribbon cutting ceremony
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu visited the TOBB Anatolian Imam Hatip High School in Malatya and cut the ribbon along with Malatya Governor Aydın Baruş, former Commerce Minister Bülent Tüfenkci and students.18.02.2019 Malatya

Hisarcıklıoğlu met councilors
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu met with councilors at the Chambers / Exchanges Councilor Briefing Seminar.16.02.2019 Ankara

Hisarcıklıoğlu as marriage witness
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the wedding ceremony of TOBB employees Esma Mirmahmutoğulları and Murat Mercan. Hisarcıklıoğlu, acting as witness to the marriage of the young couple, congratulated Mirmahmutoğulları and Mercan families and wished the young couple lifelong happiness.16.02.2019 Ankara

We believe that a new period of economic breakthrough will begin
Speaking at the “Step by Step Economy,” attended by the Treasury and Finance Minister Berat Albayrak and organized by jointly the chambers and Exchanges of İzmir, the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that he believes a new period of economic breakthrough will begin.15.02.2019 İzmir

“Arbitration is a must-have for doing business”
Speaking at the ICC Turkey Arbitration Day International Arbitration Conference, the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President and ICC Turkey National Committee Chairman M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, touching on the importance of arbitration, stated that trade and investing are risk-taking, and in the cases disputes, arbitration is an objective, respectable establishment with its rules clearly stated from the beginning, protecting all parties involved.15.02.2019 İstanbul

Pasinler CCI President Taşbaşı visited Hisarcıklıoğlu
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu received Pasinler Chamber of Commerce President Aydın Taşbaşı at his office. 13.02.2019 Ankara

ASKON Delegation visits Hisarcıklıoğlu
Anatolian Lions Businessmen's Association (ASKON) Chairman Orhan Aydın and the delegation accompanying him visited the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu at his office. 13.02.2019 Ankara

Visit to Deputy Minister of Trade Sezai Uçarmak
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu paid a courtesy visit to Deputy Minister of Trade Sezai Uçarmak. Mutual views were exchanged during the courtesy visit. 13.02.2019 Ankara

Hisarcıklıoğlu met with Khalawi, Secretary General of the Islamic Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture
The President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) and Vice President of Islamic Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (ICCIA) M. President Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu was visited by ICCIA Secretary General Sheikh Yousef Al Khalawi of visited Hisarcıklıoğlu.12.02.2019 Ankara

Hisarcıklıoğlu met with Nizip CC President Özyurt
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu received Nizip Chamber of Commerce President Mehmet Özyurt at his office. 12.02.2019 Ankara

Hisarcıklıoğlu visited the Deputy Minister Turagay
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu paid a courtesy visit to Deputy Commerce Minister Reza Tuna Turagay at his office.12.02.2019 Ankara

TOBB MEYBEM expands its service network
Real estate agents, service drivers and crane operators will document their professional qualifications with TOBB MEYBEM. TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu urged employees to obtain a certificate of competence, reminding that they can attain certification from all MEYBEMs established in all Chambers and Commodity Exchanges in the provinces and districts, “Document your professional competence as soon as possible.”11.02.2019 Ankara

Council Members at TOBB for information seminar
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu met with council members at the Chambers/Exchange Councilor Briefing Seminar. Hisarcıklıoğlu urged council members to inform their members about the endeavors of TOBB and chambers/exchanges.10.02.2019 Ankara

Real sector - finance sector dialogue meeting held in Antalya
Real Sector and Finance Sector Dialogue Strengthening Meeting was held at Antalya Su Hotel. Attending the meeting chaired by the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu and Turkey Banks Union (TBB) President Hüseyin Aydın were general managers of banks, chamber/exchange presidents, bank bureaucrats as well as a large number of business people.08.02.2019 Antalya

Visit to Antalya Chamber of Commerce and Industry
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, visited the Antalya Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Hisarcıklıoğlu, in Antalya for the Real Sector and Financial Sector Dialogue Strengthening Meeting, was the guest of Antalya Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Davut Çetin. TOBB President consulted with representatives of the business community. 08.02.2019 Antalya

US business world representatives at the Presidential Complex
President of the Republic of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan received the US Chamber of Commerce and members of the American Turkish Council at the Presidential Complex. The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu was also present at the reception. 07.02.2019 Ankara

“We find the tax on steel imports to be unjust”
Speaking at the business dinner held with the participation of Trade Minister Pekcan and US business representatives, TOBB President Hisarcıklıoğlu emphasized that the duties imposed on imports of steel from Turkey by the US administration does not conform to the spirit of alliance between the two countries and affects the iron and steel exports negatively.06.02.2019 Ankara

Visit to Minister of Family Labor and Social Services Zehra Zümrüt Selçuk
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, visited the Family Labor and Social Services Minister Zehra Zümrüt Selcuk. During the visit, opinions were exchanged while evaluations were regarding the common areas of work. 06.02.2019 Ankara

Istanbul Customs Brokers Association President Serdar Keskin visited Hisarcıklıoğlu
Istanbul Customs Brokers Association President Serdar Keskin visited the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu. At the meeting held closed to the press, evaluations were made regarding common issues. 06.02.2019 Ankara

Visit from Director of Religious Affairs Dr. Ali Erbaş
Director of Religious Affairs Dr. Ali Erbaş visited the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu. Hisarcıklıoğlu and Erbaş engaged in a mutual exchange of views. 06.02.2019 Ankara

Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister of State Yavuz Selim Kıran visited TOBB
Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister Selim Kıran paid a courtesy visit to the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu. 06.02.2019 Ankara

Ambassador Choi's visit to Hisarcıklıoğlu
Republic of Korea’s Ambassador to Ankara Hong-ghi Choi visited the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu at his office. 05.02.2019 Ankara

Hisarcıklıoğlu met with Barba, Spain’s Ambassador to Ankara
Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu received Spanish Ambassador to Ankara, Juan Gonzalez Barba.05.02.2019 Ankara

Hisarcıklıoğlu met with Bosnia Bank International CEO Bukvic
Amer Bukvic, CEO of Bosina Bank International visited the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu at his office.04.02.2019 Ankara

Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the Ankara Fair Center meeting and made observations at the construction site
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the meeting regarding the work on the exhibition center being built in Ankara and made observations at the construction site of the exhibition center.04.02.2019 Ankara

Call for council members to inform business people in their regions on opportunities and incentives
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu convened with council members at the Chambers / Exchanges Councilor Briefing Seminar. Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that they conveyed the requests received from the members to the authorities and provided information on the various implementations made so far, “You are the opinion leaders of your regions. Advise business people in your regions to benefit from the opportunities and incentives provided. Inform them.”03.02.2019 Ankara

TOBB ETU Board of Trustees meeting held
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey Economics and Technology University (TOBB ETU) Board of Trustees Meeting convened under TOBB President and TOBB ETU Board of Trustees Chairman M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu.02.02.2019 Ankara

Real sector met with bankers in Ankara
The Real Sector and Financial Sector Dialogue Strengthening Meeting was held at the JW Marriott Hotel in Ankara. The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu and the Turkey Banks Union (TBB) President Hüseyin Aydın, giving their assessments to the press before the meeting, underlined the fact that the meetings have been of great benefit for both parties to understand each other and develop solutions.01.02.2019 Ankara