Hisarcıklıoğlu attended Tourism Council meeting
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB)President M. Rifat Hisarciklioglu attended the TOBB Tourism Council meeting.31.10.2019 Ankara

TOBB2B International Digital Cooperation Platform introduced at Ankara CC
The TOBB2B International Digital Cooperation Platform, developed by the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB), was introduced to Council Members of the Ankara Chamber of Commerce.31.10.2019 Ankara

TOBB Board participated in the October 29th Republic Day reception
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, along with TOBB Board members, attended the October 29 Republic Day reception hosted by the President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan at the Presidential Complex. 29.10.2019 Ankara

TÜSİAD President Kaslowski visited Hisarcıklıoğlu
Turkish Industrialists' and Businessmen's Association (TUSIAD) President Simone Kaslowski visited the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu. The visit was closed to the press. 29.10.2019 Ankara

Support visit to National Defense Minister Akar
Turkey - European Union (EU) Joint Consultative Committee (JCC) Turkey Wing Members and the the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) Board of Directors visited Minister of National Defense Hulusi Akar. Taking part in the visit, during which the Chief of General Staff Gen. Yaşar Güler was also present were: The Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB), Turkey Tradesmen and Artisans Confederation (TESK), Workers’ Rights Confederation of Trade Unions (HAK-İŞ), Turkey Public Workers Unions Confederation (KAMU-SEN), Public Servants Confederation of Trade Unions (MEMUR-SEN), Turkey Employer Confederation of Trade Unions (TİSK), the Confederation of Labor Unions of Turkey (TURK-İŞ), Turkey Union of Chambers of Agriculture (TZOB) presidents and representatives as well as the TOBB Board Members.29.10.2019 Ankara

Visit to İMEAK Chamber of Maritime Commerce İskenderun Branch
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu visited the İMEAK Chamber of Maritime Commerce (İMEAK CMC) İskenderun Branch President Kemal Kutlu and councilors.28.10.2019 İskenderun

Hassa - Dörtyol Tunnel will be the gateway of the region to the world
Speaking at the consultative meeting jointly organized by the İskenderun Chamber of Commerce and Commodity Exchange, the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that the Hassa -Dörtyol Tunnel will revive in the commercial district of the Silk Road, “This tunnel just will not save money for Iskenderun; it will be the gateway to the world for Diyarbakır, Gaziantep Adıyaman and the entire region. Remember, if the opinion leaders of the city act together and together, there is success in that city.”28.10.2019 İskenderun

Wreath placed at Iskenderun Ataturk Monument
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, together with Alexander the Protocol, laid a wreath at İskenderun Ataturk Monument to celebrate October 29th Republic Day. Hisarcıklıoğlu said that they commemorate Atatürk and his fellow soldiers with prayers and gratitude and spoke with those in attendance at the ceremony. 28.10.2019 İskenderun

Visit to İskenderun Municipality
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu Tosyali visited İskenderun Mayor Fatih Tosyalı at his office. Hisarcıklıoğlu wished Tosyalı success in his duty and stated that they are happy that one of the business world will undertake this duty.28.10.2019 İskenderun

TOBB President Hisarcıklıoğlu receives Honorary Doctorate from İskenderun Technical University
İskenderun Technical University presented the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu with an honorary doctorate. Rector of Iskenderun Technical University Dr. Türkay Dereli stated that the University Senate deemed Hisarcıklıoğlu worthy of a doctorate for establishing TOBB ETU, which pioneered the meeting of technology with the economy, and for its studies in the fields of entrepreneurship, innovation and technology management.28.10.2019 İskenderun

“The Republic is our most important shared value”
In his October 29th Republic Day message, the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that our most important shared value that we have is the Republic, “As millions who love their country, who believe in independence and freedom, we will relay this sacred charge we have received from our ancestors it to new generations by taking moving further in the race of civilization.”28.10.2019 Ankara

Hisarcıklıoğlu participated in the opening of DentAdal's Dental Clinic
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the opening ceremony of the “Dentadal's Dental Clinic” of TOBB Ankara Women Entrepreneurs Council Vice President Rukiye Göçer.26.10.2019 Ankara

Hisarcıklıoğlu met with the business community in Ayvalık
M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB), attended the meeting hosted by Ayvalık Chamber of Commerce.25.10.2019 Ayvalık

Hisarcıklıoğlu participated in olive harvest festival in Ayvalık
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the International Olive Harvest Festival organized by the Ayvalık Chamber of Commerce for the 15th time this year and toured the stands. 25.10.2019 Ankara

Hisarcıklıoğlu visited Burhaniye Chamber of Commerce
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu visited the Burhaniye Chamber of Commerce and met with Burhaniye Chamber of Commerce President Mustafa Akyel and council members. 25.10.2019 Balıkesir

Balıkesir Commodity Exchange President Faruk Kula bid farewell on his last voyage
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the funeral of Balıkesir Commodity Exchange President Faruk Kula who passed away in Istanbul while in treatment in hospital.25.10.2019 Balıkesir

Turkey-EU Joint Consultative Committee visits MHP
Representatives of the Turkish wing of the Turkey-EU Joint Consultative Committee visited Republican People's Party (MHP) Chairnan Devlet Bahçeli. Taking part in the visit were the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB), TESK, Hak-İş, Turkey Kamu-Sen, Memur-Sen, TİSK, Türk-İş, TZOB and Turkish Pensioners Association.24.10.2019 Ankara

Turkey-EU JCC representatives visited CHP
Representatives of the Turkish wing of the Turkey-EU Joint Consultative Committee visited Republican People's Party (CHP) Chairnan Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu. Taking part in the visit were the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB), TESK, Hak-İş, Turkey Kamu-Sen, Memur-Sen, TİSK, Türk-İş, TZOB and Turkish Pensioners Association.24.10.2019 Ankara

New record in Ease of Doing Business
Turkey rose from its rank of 60th to 43rd, last year in the World Bank's Ease of Doing Business Index becoming one of the most reform making countries. This year Turkey has risen 10 more steps to reach 33rd rank, breaking another record, thereby rising 27 ranks in just two years.24.10.2019 Ankara

Hisarcıklıoğlu urges protection of local products
Organized for the tenth time this year by the Antalya Commodity Exchange (ATB) with the support of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB), Local Products Fair (YÖREX) has begun. Speaking at the opening, TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu said that YÖREX, which was attended by only 40 provinces and visited by 24,000 people 10 years ago, has now turned into a giant national organization with more than 200,000 visitors spanning all 81 provinces today.23.10.2019 Antalya

Hisarcıklıoğlu met with Kazakhstan Ambassador to Ankara Saparbekuly
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu met with the Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Ankara, Abzal Saparbekuly.22.10.2019 Ankara

Hisarcıklıoğlu met with Al Hamamy, Egyptian Ankara Charge d'Affaires
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu met with Amr Soliman El Hamamy, the Egyptian Ankara Charge d'Affaires and Mission Chief.22.10.2019 Ankara

“Our mission is to convey our members’ frustrations and suggestions to bureaucrats and the government”
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the Meeting with industrialists and businesspeople held at Düzce University TechnoPark. 21.10.2019 Düzce

Hisarcıklıoğlu gave a lecture on leadership and entrepreneurship at Düzce University
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu gave a lecture on leadership and entrepreneurship at Düzce University. Hisarcıklıoğlu also visited Prof. Dr. Nigar Demircan Çakar, Rector of Düzce University, at his office.21.10.2019 Düzce

Düzce TOBB Elementary School opened
Düzce Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) Elementary School was opened with a ceremony attended by the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu.21.10.2019 Düzce

TOBB President Hisarcıklıoğlu visited Düzce Municipality
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu visited the Mayor of Düzce, Faruk Özlü, at his office. Hisarcıklıoğlu expressed his condolences to President Özlü for the passing of his mother. 21.10.2019 Düzce

Hisarcıklıoğlu visited the Düzce Governor
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu visited the Governor of Düzce, Zülkif Dağlı at his office as part of his Düzce itinerary. Hisarciklıoğlu presented Governor Dağlı with a copy of the Book of Dede Korkut, prepared and printed by TOBB. 21.10.2019 Düzce

Western Black Sea Chamber/Commodity Exchange presidents met in Düzce
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the Western Black Sea Chambers / Commodity Exchanges Consultative Meeting held in Düzce.20.10.2019 Düzce

Accreditation system is the best roadmap for our chambers/exchanges
M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB), participated in the Chamber/Commodity Exchange Accreditation Workshop held for the first time in Diyarbakır.18.10.2019 Diyarbakır

Visit to Diyarbakır Governor Güzeloğlu
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarciklioglu visited Hasan Basri Güzeloğlu, Governor of Diyarbakor and Deputy Mayor of the Metropolitan Municipality.18.10.2019 Diyarbakır

The number of newly established Companies increased by 45,18% in September 2019 with respect to previous month.
The number of newly established companies, the number of sole proprietorships and the number of cooperatives increased by 45,18% , 43,72% and 22,47% respectively according to the previous month.18.10.2019 Ankara

Tekirdağ CE President Sarı visited Hisarcıklıoğlu
Tekirdağ Commodity Exchange President Osman Sarı visited the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu. 17.10.2019 Ankara

Gaziantep CC President Yıldırım visited Hisarcıklıoğlu
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu received Gaziantep Chamber of Commerce President Tuncay Yıldırım at his office. 17.10.2019 Ankara

Boğazlıyan CCI visited Hisarcıklıoğlu
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu received Boğazlıyan Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Öcal Öcalan and the delegation accompanying him at his office. 17.10.2019 Ankara

Afyonkarahisar delegation visited Hisarcıklıoğlu
Afyonkarahisar Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Hüsnü Serteser, Forestry and Water Affairs, former Minister Veysel Eroğlu and Afyonkarahisar MPs Ali Özkaya and İbrahim Yurdunusev, visited the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu at his office in TOBB Economics and Technology University. 17.10.2019 Ankara

Turkey - EU JCC members convey their message of support for Operation Peace Spring to President Erdoğan
Turkey - EU Joint Consultative Committee (JCC) Turkey Wing, which is comprised of HAK-İŞ, MEMUR-SEN, TESK, TURK-İŞ, TİSK KAMU-SEN, Turkey Retirees Association, TOBB and TZOB, in consultation with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, once again emphasized their support for Operation Peace Spring.16.10.2019 Ankara

Hisarcıklıoğlu at the Turkic Council Heads of State Summit
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the 7th Turkic Speaking Countries Cooperation Council (Turkic Council) the Heads of State Summit held in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan. 15.10.2019 Baku / Azerbaijan

Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the Turkic-Speaking States Business Forum
Turkic Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the Turkic Speaking States Business Forum held in Baku, Azerbaijan's capital, attended by six countries’ business people and gave a speech.14.10.2019 Baku / Azerbaijan

Meeting with the Minister of Investments and Foreign Trade of Uzbekistan Umurzakov in Baku
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu and the accompanying delegation met with Uzbekistan Investments and Foreign Trade Minister Serdar Umurzakov in Baku as a part of the Azerbaijan program. 14.10.2019 Baku / Azerbaijan

Briefing for TOBB Delegation about business opportunities in Azerbaijan
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu and his accompanying delegation went to Azerbaijan. A briefing was held for the delegation in Baku, which includes business opportunities in Azerbaijan. The meeting held under the leadership of Turkey's Ambassador to Baku Erkan Özral and Commercial Counselor Ahmet Ataker focused on to enhance bilateral trade opportunities.13.10.2019 Baku / Azerbaijan

Open letter from TOBB to the world on “Operation Peace Spring”
A letter explaining how Operation Peace Spring is a legitimate operation by Turkey in accordance with international law signed by the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu is being sent out to 190 counterpart business institutions throughout the world, to the largest 7 business organizations on 5 continents; Eurochambres in Europe, Asia-Pacific Confederation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry in Asia, the Islamic Chamber of Commerce Industry, the Union of Arab Chambers, the Union of African Chambers in Africa, the US Chambers of America and the Union of Latin American Chambers.13.10.2019 Ankara

Hisarcıklıoğlu met with Council Members
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the Councilor Briefing Seminar. Hisarcıklıoğlu gave a message of unity and solidarity to council members in his speech and said, “Never alienate each other.”11.10.2019 Ankara

Hisarcıklıoğlu visited International Highways, Bridges and Tunnels Trade Fair
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, attended the 4th International Highways, Bridges and Tunnels Trade Fair held at the ATO Congresium Exhibition Congresses under the auspices of the Transport and Infrastructure Ministry, and toured the booths. 11.10.2019 Ankara

NGOs fully support Operation Peace Spring
Turkey Bar Association, Rights Workers Union Confederation (HAK-İŞ), Civil Servants Trade Union Confederation (MEMUR-SEN), Retirees Association of Turkey, Turkey Tradesmen and Artisans Confederation (TESK), Turkey Confederation of Trade Unions (TÜRK-İŞ), Turkey Employers Confederation of Trade Unions (TISK), Turkey Public Workers Unions Confederation (KAMU-SEN), the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) and Turkey Chambers of Agriculture Union (TZOB) presidents and representatives expressed full support for Operation Peace Spring at a press conference.11.10.2019 Ankara

Hisarcıklıoğlu on Operation Peace Spring
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, made statements concerning Operation Peace Spring.09.10.2019 Ankara

Hisarcıklıoğlu re-elected as Vice President of EUROCHAMBRES
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President and the European Union of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (EUROCHAMBRES) Vice President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu attended to EUROCHAMBRES General Council in Rome.09.10.2019 Rome / Italy

'Turkey 100' applications begin
TOBB, has taken action to promote Turkey's fastest growing companies at national and international level as well as strengthening their connections. The Turkey 100 program will determine the fastest growing companies.09.10.2019 Ankara

TIR Committee Meeting held
The TIR Committee appointed by the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) Board of Directors for two-year period, convened under TOBB Vice President and TIR Committee President Tamer Kıran.09.10.2019 Ankara

The private sector should raise its voice against protectionism and trade barriers
Speaking at the “Trade Wars, Brexit and the Future of Multilateral Trading System” meeting organized by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), Turkey National Committee, TOBB President and the ICC Turkey National Committee Chairman M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu said, “There are no winners to trade wars; we all lose. Therefore, the private sector should raise its voice against protectionism and trade barriers and strengthen its persuasion efforts.”07.10.2019 İstanbul

Infringement of intellectual property rights is theft
Speaking at the ‘Role of Intellectual Property for a Strong National Economy Summit,' organized by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Turkey National Committee, the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President and ICC Turkey National Committee Chairman M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, said, “On the one hand, we have to produce policies to support those who produce ideas, and on the other hand, to protect those ideas.” Hisarcıklıoğlu said that the infringement of intellectual property rights is theft.07.10.2019 İstanbul

Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the Turkic Business and Investment Forum
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu participated in the opening of the Turkish Business and Investment Forum and gave a speech in Tashkent, capital of Uzbekistan.05.10.2019 Tashkent / Uzbekistan

Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the Turkic Chamber of Commerce and Industry Consultation Meeting
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu took part in the Turkic Chamber of Commerce and Industry Consultative Meeting held in Tashkent, capital of Uzbekistan. 05.10.2019 Tashkent / Uzbekistan

President of Uzbekistan Mirziyoyev received Hisarcıklıoğlu
President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev received the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu who was in Uzbekistan as part of a business visit.04.10.2019 Tashkent / Uzbekistan

Hisarcıklıoğlu held talks in Uzbekistan
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu held several meetings in Uzbekistan. Meeting with President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Uzbekistan in Tashkent, Dr. Adham Ikramov, Hisarcıklıoğlu and his delegation were later received by Deputy Prime Minister of Uzbekistan Elnor Ganiev. The issue of developing economic relations between Turkey and Uzbekistan were discussed at the meeting. Hisarcıklıoğlu conveyed the opinions and expectations of Turkish investors.04.10.2019 Tashkent Uzbekistan

“Geographical mark means added value; selling products for 2 liras instead of 1”
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, attending the 2nd Leadership Academy, gave a speech at the panel on the relationship between geographical markers and agriculture and rural development.03.10.2019 Silifke / Mersin / Turkey

Visit from the Ambassador of Uzbekistan Agzamhodjaev
Uzbekistan's Ambassador to Ankara, Alisher Agzamhodjaev visited the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu. Bilateral economic relations between Turkey and Uzbekistan were discussed at the meeting.02.10.2019 Ankara

US Chamber of Commerce Delegation visited TOBB
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu met with the US Chamber of Commerce Department of Middle East and Turkey Senior Vice President Khush Chosky and the delegation accompanying him.02.10.2019 Ankara

Visit from Siirt CCI President Kuzu
Siirt Commerce and Industry Chamber President Güven Kuzu visited the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu at his office. 02.10.2019 Ankara

Hisarcıklıoğlu supports YÖREX
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu showed his support for the 10th Local Products Fair (YÖREX) which will be held at the ANFAŞ Exhibition Center on 23-27 October under the leadership of Antalya Commodity Exchange. TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, stating that YÖREX has become Turkey's brand, “Our Antalya Commodity Exchange has developed this idea, making it a national brand.”02.10.2019 Ankara

Consultation with Tourism Board Members
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu convened with the Tourism Committee Members and Chamber Presidents to consult on the impact of the Thomas Cook crisis on the Turkish tourism industry.01.10.2019 Ankara

TOBB Women Entrepreneurs Council Provincial Regional Representatives at TOBB
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu met with the TOBB Women Entrepreneurs Council Provincial Regional Representatives. 01.10.2019 Ankara