Hisarcıklıoğlu met with the stars of Polatlı Commodity Exchange and attended the conversational meeting of the Chamber of Commerce
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the Commodity Exchange's Stars Awards Ceremony and Traditional Iftar Dinner organized by the Polatlı Commodity Exchange. In his speech, Hisarcıklıoğlu reminded that Polatlı Commodity Exchange is an accredited commodity exchange and said, “With its building, electronic sales hall, accredited laboratory, licensed warehouse, weighbridge and social facilities, it provides 5-star service to its members.” The TOBB President then took part in the event which took place at the Polatlı Chamber of Commerce.30.05.2019 Ankara

Polatlı TOBB Science High School opening ceremony
Polatlı Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) High School of Science opening ceremony took place with the participation of TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu. After the ribbon was cut, Hisarcıklıoğlu took photos with the students, touring the classrooms and chatting with the students.30.05.2019 Ankara

Hisarcıklıoğlu at Kırşehir CCI
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu visited the Kırşehir Chamber of Commerce and Industry, meeting with President Mustafa Yılmaz and Members of the Board. Hisarcıklıoğlu extended his best wishes to the members of the board of directors and wished them success in the new term.30.05.2019 Kırşehir

Hisarcıklıoğlu visited Kırşehir Mayor Ekicioğlu
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu visited Kırşehir Mayor Selahattin Ekicioğlu at his office and conveyed his best wish.30.05.2019 Kırşehir

Hisarcıklıoğlu visited Kayseri OIZ
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu visited Kayseri Organized Industrial Zone President Tahir Nursaçan at his office. 29.05.2019 Kayseri

Hisarcıklıoğlu visited the coding training center
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu visited the Giga Maker entrepreneur coding center opened by the Kayseri Young Entrepreneurs Council.29.05.2019 Kayseri

Hisarcıklıoğlu visited Kayseri Metropolitan Municipality
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu visited Kayseri Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Memduh Büyükkılıç at his office, extending his best wishes.29.05.2019 Kayseri

Expression of commitment from Kayseri to Hisarcıklıoğlu
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the Chambers and Commodity Exchanges Joint Meeting and opening ceremony of the M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu Meeting Hall at the Kayseri Chamber of Commerce.29.05.2019 Kayseri

Ease of doing business reforms introduced at TOBB
The Doing Business Reforms Meeting was held at the TOBB Istanbul Service Building with the participation of TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu and the Minister of Finance and Treasury Bülent Aksu. In his speech, Hisarcıklıoğlu emphasized that the country wants to attract more investments, to be more peaceful and to be richer.28.05.2019 İstanbul

Hisarcıklıoğlu chosen ‘Turkey's Most Prestigious Business World Non-Governmental Organization Leader
Carried out by Yıldız Technical University and Turkey Reputation Academy, this year's 8th Turkey Reputation Index Survey elected the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu as Turkey's Most Prestigious Business World Non-Governmental Organization Leader.28.05.2019 İstanbul

Hisarcıklıoğlu visited Minister Koca
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu visited Health Minister Dr. Fahrettin Koca in his office. The meeting was held closed to the press. 27.05.2019 Ankara

President Erdoğan briefed on renovated Yassıada
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu attended President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s Yassıada visit. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan was briefed on the works in Yassıada, which was reorganized as “Island of Democracy and Freedoms.” Erdoğan said in his assessment, “The Island of Democracy and Freedoms will be opened at the end of the year. There can be no coups in this country.”26.05.2019 İstanbul

“A strong insurance sector is the key to a stable development process”
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu celebrated the “Insurance Week” during the last week of May every year throughout the country with various activities in order to increase the general insurance awareness.25.05.2019 Ankara

Hisarcıklıoğlu held contacts in the US
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the Trans-Caspian Forum 2019 conference organized by the US Chamber of Commerce and the Caspian Policy Center. Hisarcıklıoğlu was the keynote speaker at the conference on infrastructure investments in the region. Hisarcıklıoğlu shared the views of the Turkish business community at the conference.23.05.2019 Washington / USA

“An FTA should be signed between Turkey and the US”
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that it is necessary to sign a free trade agreement should be signed between the two countries in order to reach the 75 billion USD trade volume goal set by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and US President Donald Trump.22.05.2019 Chicago / USA

“We should use 2019 as the year of digital moves”
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, speaking at the GS1 General Assembly, stated that 2019 will be a transformative year for retail sales, “Technology will change the rules of engagement. Consumers, customers, will demand more than ever. Therefore, we should use 2019 as a year for digital moves.”21.05.2019 İstanbul

TOBB will establish a 'global bridge' for the fastest growing companies
Under TOBB’s leadership, Turkey's top 100 fastest growing companies were identified in collaboration with TEPAV. Biomar Sagun Feed Industry, headquartered in Aydın, ranked first by increasing its turnover by 5,324% in two years. Award-winning entrepreneurs and TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu posed for a commemorative photo at the end of the meeting with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan at Samsun Çarşamba Airport. TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, in his speech during the ceremony, said, “We, as the Turkish business world, continue to work with the same spirit and conviction from 1919 to 2019. 100 years later, we are now fighting for a future in the economic sphere. As the Turkish private sector, we say that if we could do it yesterday, we can do it today. Working together, we will ensure that Turkey becomes one of the world's largest economies and takes its place among the leading nations.19.05.2019 Samsun

Hisarcıklıoğlu met with the heads of the chambers and exchanges in Samsun
In Samsun for Turkey 100 meetings, the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu met with the heads of chamber and commodity exchanges from all over Turkey who are visiting the city.19.05.2019 Samsun

“May 19th is the first step in our nation's fight to exist”
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu laid a wreath and stood in salute at the Atatürk monument in the Samsun First Step Square on occasion of May 19th Atatürk Commemoration, Youth and Sports Day.19.05.2019 Samsun

Hisarcıklıoğlu met with TOBB ETU graduates at Iftar
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President and TOBB Economics and Technology University (TOBB ETU) Board of Trustees President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu met with graduate students at the iftar dinner organized for the 8th time this year by the TOBB Economy and Society University of Technology Alumni (TOBB ETU MED).18.05.2019 Ankara

Hisarcıklıoğlu met with Kazakhstan CCI President Myrzahmedov
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu met with the President of Kazakhstan Chamber of Commerce and Industry Ablay Myrzahmedov. During the meeting in Nur Sultan, issues related to the Turkish-Kazakh Chamber of Commerce and Industry Forum were discussed. 17.05.2019 Nur Sultan / Kazakhstan

“We have renewed 10 customs gates without spending a cent of the state”
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that they’ve renewed Turkey's 10 largest border crossings without spending a single cent from the treasury.”17.05.2019 Nur Sultan / Kazakhstan

Turkic Chamber of Commerce and Industry established among Turkic Council countries
In the capital of Kazakhstan, Nur Sultan, charter for the Turkish Council of Speaking Countries Cooperation Council (Turkic Council) Chamber of Commerce and Industry (TTCI) was signed.17.05.2019 Nur Sultan / Kazakhstan

Hisarcıklıoğlu met with TOBB ETU students for iftar
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President and TOBB Economics and Technology University (TOBB ETU) Board of Trustees President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu met with TOBB ETU students granted scholarships as a part of the TOBB ETU Business Scholarship Program by the Customs and Tourism Enterprises Inc. (GTİ Co Inc).15.05.2019 Ankara

Akhisar CCI visited Hisarcıklıoğlu
Akhisar Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chairman Mehmet Ulusoy, along with the accompanying delegation him, visited the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu. 15.05.2019 Ankara

“Love in the hearts of mothers is the greatest power in the world”
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, stating that the love between mother and child is the world's greatest and most powerful love, “The architects of society, based on their contribution to the education of individuals, are mothers. Love in the hearts of mothers is the greatest power in the world.”11.05.2019 Ankara

US Deputy Secretary of State David Meale visited TOBB
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu met with the US Assistant Secretary of State Responsible for Trade Policy and Negotiations David Meale. The meeting took place closed to the press at the TOBB Twin Towers. 10.05.2019 Ankara

TİSK President Akkol visited Hisarcıklıoğlu
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu received Turkey Confederation of Employer Associations (TISK) President Burak Özgür Akkol and TİSK Secretary General Akansel Koç. 10.05.2019 Ankara

Ankara’s ‘Bests’ receive awards
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, in his speech at the Ankara's Bests Awards held at the Ankara Chamber of Commerce (ATO) in Congresium with the participation of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, said, “All that we wish from our government is to stand on equal terms with our competitors; we will do the rest. We will put our country among the most powerful economies again.”09.05.2019 Ankara

Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the Ankara Commodity Exchange's iftar supper
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the iftar supper hosted by Ankara Commodity Exchange (ATB) President Faik Yavuz and Council Speaker İbrahim Öztürk.07.05.2019 Ankara

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic Aidarbekov visited TOBB
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic Genghis Aidarbekov visited the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu.06.05.2019 Ankara

Condemnation of Israeli attack on AA office
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu condemned the air strike by the Israeli army which hit the building housing the Anadolu Agency office, extending his well wishes to the Anadolu Agency and the entire press community.05.05.2019 Ankara

Hisarcıklıoğlu visited the Metropolitan Municipality of Balıkesir
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu visited Balıkesir Mayor Yücel Yilmaz at his office.04.05.2019 Balıkesir

Hisarcıklıoğlu visited Balıkesir Chamber of Industry
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu visited the Balikesir Chamber of Industry, meeting with Chamber President Hasan Ali Eğinlioğlu and Council Members.04.05.2019 Balıkesir

TOBB President Hisarcıklıoğlu visited Balıkesir CE
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu visited the Balıkesir Commodity Exchange, speaking with President Faruk Kula and Board members.04.05.2019 Balıkesir

Hisarcıklıoğlu at Balıkesir Chamber of Commerce
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu visited the Chamber of Commerce Balikesir, meeting with Balıkesir Chamber of Commerce President Rahmi Kula and council members.04.05.2019 Balıkesir

“The way of doing business in the world has changed”
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, in his speech at TOBB Turkey Technology Meetings held in Balıkesir, stated that digital technology offers new opportunities for countries which missed the industrial revolution, like Turkey.04.05.2019 Balıkesir

Recommendation for Turkish speaking entrepreneurs from different countries to ‘not miss the opportunity to trade’
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the meeting held with about 50 participants from different countries as a part of the 21st Turkish Speaking Entrepreneurs Program. Hosting entrepreneurs at the TOBB Twin Towers, Hisarcıklıoğlu said, “This is a great opportunity to do business with each other and with Turkey. You can make up for everything except opportunities.”03.05.2019 Ankara

“May our unity be eternal and economy our agenda.”
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) 75th General Assembly was held with the participation of President of the Republic of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdoğan at the TOBB Economics and Technology University (ETU) Hall. TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, in his speech at the general assembly, emphasizing the theme of “may our unity be eternal and economy our agenda,” stated that the business world wants the agenda to focus on the economy in the coming period. Hisarcıklıoğlu said, “We believe that, with our President’s executive and reform-oriented approach, we will enter a period of renewed economic leaps forward. No obstacle is so big that we can't overcome; no walls so strong that we cannot break. This is the day to rise and leap forward through cooperation.”02.05.2019 Ankara

Honorary plaques and project awards presented
Service Honor Certificate and Plaques as well Project Awards were presented at the TOBB Conference Hall hosted by the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu with the participation of Vice President Fuat Oktay and Trade Minister Ruhsar Pekcan.01.05.2019 Ankara

Hisarcıklıoğlu toured Chamber/Exchange booths
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu toured the booths of Chambers/Exchanges where local products are served at the TOBB Twin Towers garden on occasion of TOBB’s 75th General Assembly. 01.05.2019 Ankara

TOBB in the presence of Atatürk
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB), on occasion of its 75th 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.01.05.2019 Ankara