“I wish for the new year to bring health, peace and happiness”
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu wished health, peace and happiness to everyone for 2020.30.12.2019 Ankara

Turkey publicizes prototype of first indigenous car
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Turkey's Automobile Enterprise Group (TOGG) M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that Turkey's Automobile will be one of the most important global brands of the country in 2020, adding, “We will carry out our brand launch. In 2021, we will complete our factory and open it. In 2022, hopefully our first vehicle will come off the assembly line”27.12.2019 Gebze / Kocaeli

Award for entrepreneurs creating jobs in Van
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the Van Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI) Employment Creators Award Ceremony. Hisarcıklıoğlu, in his speech here, emphasized unity, stressing that this is the only way to overcome difficulties.25.12.2019 Van

Hisarcıklıoğlu corner in “Bak Hele Bak Bak”
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) of President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu visited Yusuf Konak, who is attracting attention with his brand ingredient in Van breakfast and is known for his establishment “Bak Hele Bak Bak”. Konak, while introducing the corner prepared specifically for Hisarciklıoğlu, thanked the TOBB Delegation for their visit to Van. 25.12.2019 Van

Van CCI M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu Hall opened
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu cut the opening ribbon of the hall named after him in the Van Chamber of Commerce and Industry as a part of his Van itinerary. Hisarcıklıoğlu expressed his wishes for the hall to prove beneficial and thanked them for their kind courtesy. 25.12.2019 Van

Visit to Van Commodity Exchange
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu visited Nayif Suer, President of the Board of Directors of Van Commodity Exchange at his office. Meeting with Van Commodity Exchange council members, listening to their problems and solution proposals, Hisarcıklıoğlu exchanged views on the trade of the city. 25.12.2019 Van

Visit to TOBB Hayati Yazıcı Science High School
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu visited TOBB Hayati Yazıcı Science High School together with Former Trade Minister and Ak Party Deputy Chairman and Istanbul Parliamentary Representative Hayati Yazıcı.25.12.2019 Van

Visit to Van Yüzüncü Yıl University Rector Prof. Dr. Hamdullah Şevli
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu visited Prof. Dr. Hamdullah Şevli, Rector of Van Yüzüncü Yıl University, at his office following the Honorary Doctorate Ceremony.25.12.2019 Van

Honorary doctorate from Van Yüzüncü Yıl University to Hisarcıklıoğlu
Van Yüzüncü Yıl University awarded an honorary doctorate to M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, President of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB). Van Governor Mehmet Emin Bilmez attended the ceremony in which Rector Prof. Dr. Hamdullah Şevli awarded Hisarcıklıoğlu an honorary doctorate, who expressed pride in receiving the title, thanked the entire university community. Hisarciklıoğlu was awarded an honorary doctorate for his many activities, such as economic and social contributions to Van during his tenure, boiling schools, providing cash and credit support following the earthquake, supporting many activities for the promotion of the province, as well as contributions to Van in the field of health including an ambulance donation.25.12.2019 Van

Visit to Çaycuma CCI
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu visited the Çaycuma Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI). Çaycuma CCI President Zekai Kamitoglu and council members. Receiving information about their work, Hisarcıklıoğlu was accompanied by Governor Erdoğan Bektaş and many chamber and commodity exchange presidents. 21.12.2019 Çaycuma Zonguldak

Çaycuma investors’ eyes are on Filyos
Attending the opening of the Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University Çaycuma Campus, Çaycuma Chamber of Commerce and Industry Social Service Building, the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that, with the completion of the Filyos Port, which is 90% completed, a completely different Çaycuma will be seen. After the opening, the district's entrepreneurs who provide employment and exports were also awarded.21.12.2019 Çaycuma Zonguldak

Visit to Zonguldak Governor Erdoğan Bektaş
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, along with the heads of chambers and commodity exchanges accompanying him, visited Zonguldak Governor Erdoğan Bektaş. 21.12.2019 Zonguldak

Visit to Zonguldak Municipality
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu visited Zonguldak Mayor Ömer Selim Alan at his office together with the heads of chambers and commodity exchanges accompanying him.21.12.2019 Zonguldak

“In 2020 hope, instead of uncertainty, will prevail”
Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, reporting that the country's economy is expected to grow by 4-5% in the last quarter of the year, said “As the Turkish business world, we aim to grow our country by 5% in 2020. Next year, hopefully for the real sector, instead of uncertainty, hope will prevail.”21.12.2019 Ankara

Hisarcıklıoğlu met with the Zonguldak business community
The Union of Chambers of Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, speaking at the Zonguldak Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI) Centennial Anniversary Summit event that Zonguldak would become a center of attraction again, declaring that the Western Black Sea would be the gateway to the world and celebrated the centennial anniversary of the Chamber.21.12.2019 Zonguldak

Support to Devrek for OIZ
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the consultation meeting with the Council Members of the Devrek Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI). Speaking at the meeting hosted by Devrek CCI President Haldun Hacıkulaoğlu, TOBB President Hisarcıklıoğlu pointed out that President Hacıkulaoğlu is working to build an OIZ at Devrek, adding, “We support this.”20.12.2019 Devrek

Hisarcıklıoğlu met with council members
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the Council Members Information Seminar. Hisarcıklıoğlu urged council members to not each other.20.12.2019 Ankara

“The contracting sector has a very important place in the economy”
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the TOBB Turkey Construction Contractors Sector Council meeting and listened to the problems.20.12.2019 Ankara

Hisarcıklıoğlu congratulated Çorlu CCI President Volkan on election as WCF member
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu congratulated İzzet Volkan, President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Çorlu, who was elected as a member of the General Council of the World Chambers Federation (WCF).18.12.2019 Çorlu / Tekirdağ

Hisarcıklıoğlu visited İpsala CE
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu visited the İpsala Commodity Exchange and met with Board President Ibrahim Girgin and the council members. 18.12.2019 İpsala / Edirne

UMAT GTI General Assembly held in İpsala
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the General Assembly of UMAT Customs and Tourism Enterprises Trade Inc. held in İpsala.18.12.2019 İpsala / Edirne

Hisarcıklıoğlu at Keşan CE
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu visited the Keşan Commodity Exchange and met with the council members.18.12.2019 Keşan / Edirne

Hisarcıklıoğlu visited Keşan CCI
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu visited the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Keşan and met with the council members.18.12.2019 Keşan / Edirne

Hisarcıklıoğlu visited the Municipality of Keşan
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu visited Keşan Mayor Mustafa Helvacıoğlu and expressed his best wishes.18.12.2019 Keşan / Edirne

Hisarcıklıoğlu in Keşan
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu visited Keşan to hold various visits and to attend the General Assembly of UMAT Customs and Tourism Enterprises Inc. 17.12.2019 Keşan / Edirne

Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the ABC General Assembly
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the General Assembly of the Union of Balkan Chambers (ABC) in Tirana, hosted by the Union of Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Albania President Ines Mucostepa.17.12.2019 Tirana / Albania

Visit to Adana Metropolitan Mayor Karalar
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu visited Adana Metropolitan Mayor Zeydan Karalar at his office. The TOBB President expressed his condolences to Karalar who lost his father-in-law recently and discussed the economy of Adana. 16.12.2019 Adana

Hisarcıklıoğlu met with industrialists at the Adana Hacı Sabancı OIZ
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu met with industrialists at the Adana Hacı Sabancı Organized Industrial Zone (OIZ). Consulting with Adana Hacı Sabancı OIZ Chairman Bekir Sütçü, Chamber – Commodity Exchange Presidents and Industrialists from Adana, the TOBB President, listened to their problems and expectations, exchanged views.16.12.2019 Adana

Visit to Osmaniye Commodity Exchange
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu visited the Osmaniye Commodity Exchange. Osmaniye Commodity Exchange President Sait Çenet and Council Members met with Hisarcıklıoğlu. Afterwards a commemorative photo was taken. 16.12.2019 Osmaniye

Steps are being taken to turn Osmaniye into a logistics center
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu attended a consultation meeting organized jointly by the Osmaniye Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Osmaniye Commodity Exchange. Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that the city is located at the crossroads connecting Eastern and Southeastern Anatolia to Çukurova, adding, “Osmaniye has the potential to be the trade base of the future because it is close to the port, the airport and the surrounding big cities.”16.12.2019 Osmaniye

Visit to Osmaniye Governor Coşkun
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu visited Osmaniye Governor Ömer Faruk Coşkun at his office.16.12.2019 Osmaniye

Visit to Korkut Ata University Rector Prof. Dr. Turk
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu visited Prof. Dr. Murat Türk, Rector of Korkut Ata University at his office. Hisarcıklıoğlu consulted with Rector Turk at his office which he at arrived by electric car. 16.12.2019 Osmaniye

Honorary Doctorate from Osmaniye Korkut Ata University to Hisarcıklıoğlu
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu was awarded an Honorary Doctorate by Osmaniye Korkut Ata University. Hisarcıklıoğlu was presented with a Ph.D. by Prof. Dr. Murat Türk, Rector of Korkut Ata University. Hisarcıklıoğlu shared his experiences on 'entrepreneurship' with the students after the ceremony.16.12.2019 Osmaniye

Visit to Kadirli Commodity Exchange
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu visited Kadirli Commodity Exchange President Mehmet Balcılar, and council members.15.12.2019 Kadirli Adana

Hisarcıklıoğlu ‘we will overcome the troubles' message at Kadirli
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu who attended a joint consultation meeting organized by the Kadirli Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Kadirli Commodity Exchange, said that private sector banks have begun reach out to tradesmen to lend after public banks start lending at low interest rates.15.12.2019 Kadirli Adana

Hisarcıklıoğlu met with youth at Start Up for all Weekend event in Adana
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu met with young entrepreneurs at the Start-Up for all Weekend event at the Adana Entrepreneurship Center, of which Adana Chamber of Commerce and Adana Chamber of Industry are founding members.15.12.2019 Adana

Hisarcıklıoğlu re-elected as Honorary President of the International Silk Road Chamber of Commerce
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu has been reelected as Honorary President of the International Silk Road Chamber of Commerce at the 9th General Assembly and Board meetings of the International Silk Road Chamber of Commerce (SRCIC) held in Xi'an, China.15.12.2019 Ankara

“A difficult new era has begun for Turkey-EU relations”
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu said that a difficult and new era has begun for Turkey-EU relations, accession negotiations have stopped, and that the Customs Union is no longer talked about.13.12.2019 İstanbul

Consultation with Treasury and Finance Minister Albayrak
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu visited Treasury and Finance Minister Berat Albayrak and consulted on developments in the economy and the problems of the sectors. 12.12.2019 Ankara

Hisarcıklıoğlu attended Fairs Inc. Board of Directors meeting
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the meeting of the Board of Directors of Ankara International Fairs and Congress Inc.12.12.2019 Ankara

Visit to Gaziantep Commodity Exchange
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu visited Gaziantep Commodity Exchange. He consulted with Gaziantep Commodity Exchange President Mehmet Akıncı and council members. 11.12.2019 Gaziantep

Gaziantep's stars awarded
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the Stars of Gaziantep Award Ceremony and presented awards to the industrialists who gave strength to the city's economy. TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, expressed his support for Gaziantep Chamber of Industry’s ' industry transformation begins' campaign and tweeted on the issue.11.12.2019 Gaziantep

Visit to AJK Textile
As a part of his Gaziantep itinerary, the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu visited the production facilities of AJK Textile Marketing Inc., which manufactures natural silk fabrics under the name Kutnia, established under the initiative of Jülide Konukoğlu. 11.12.2019 Gaziantep

Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the opening of Gaziantep Shoe and Shoe Sub-Industry Fair
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the opening of the Shoe and Shoe Subsidiary Industry Fair (GAPSHOES) as a part of his Gaziantep itinerary, toured the fair and received information about the products.11.12.2019 Gaziantep

Gaziantep Arbitration and Mediation Centre opens
Attending the opening of the Gaziantep Chamber of Commerce Arbitration and Mediation Center, the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, stressed the importance of the mediation system, “We as the Chamber-Commodity Exchange community give our full support to this system. We make great efforts to spread it in the business world. We open Mediation and Arbitration Centers in our chambers. In this way, our business world will resolve its disputes, both faster and cheaper.”11.12.2019 Gaziantep

Hisarcıklıoğlu toured the Industrial Design and Hybrid Modeling Center in Gaziantep
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu visited the Gaziantep Regional and Industrial Design and Hybrid Modeling Center (GETHAM).11.12.2019 Gaziantep

Turkey-EU JCC representatives visited Hak-İş President Arslan
Representatives of the Turkish wing of the Turkey-EU Joint Consultative Committee visited Hak-İş President Mahmut Arslan at his office. They wished Arslan success and congratulated him on his reelection as the President at the 14th Ordinary General Assembly of Hak-İş.10.12.2019 Ankara

Turkey-EU Joint Consultative Committee visited Türk-İş
Representatives of the Turkish wing of the Turkey-EU Joint Consultative Committee visited Ergün Atalay, who was re-elected as the Türk-İş President, at his office and extended their wishes for success.10.12.2019 Ankara

Adana CC delegation visited Hisarcıklıoğlu
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu received Adana Chamber of Commerce President Atila Menevşe and the delegation accompanying him. 10.12.2019 Ankara

Consultation meeting with Peter Clever, Co-Chairman of the Turkey-EU JCC EU wing
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu exchanged views with Peter Clever, who was elected to the European Economic and Social Committee representing the German business world, about the work of the Turkey-EU Joint Consultative Committee next term efforts and Turkey-EU relations.09.12.2019 Ankara

Hisarcıklıoğlu met with Sivas CE President Hastaoğlu
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu received Sivas Commodity Exchange President Abdülkadir Hastaoğlu and Sivas Commodity Exchange Executive Director Tahsin Gülbaharat his office. 09.12.2019 Ankara

Van CE President Süer visited Hisarcıklıoğlu
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu received Van Commodity Exchange President Nayif Süer and Secretary General Eser Yıldız at his office. 09.12.2019 Ankara

Hisarcıklıoğlu met with commodity exchange presidents at consultation meeting
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu met with commodity exchanges presidents at the TOBB Twin Towers. Attending the Brokerage System Consultative Meeting following the Turkey Product Specialized Commodity Exchange (TÜRİB) Ordinary General Assembly, Hisarcıklıoğlu convened with presidents of TOBB’s affiliated commodity exchanges to discuss and evaluate product specialized exchanges. 09.12.2019 Ankara

Hisarcıklıoğlu visited the Cooperatives Fair
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu visited the stands of the cooperatives at the Turkish Cooperatives Fair, which was organized under the leadership of the Ministry of Commerce, and examined their products.08.12.2019 Ankara

Mahmut Özgener attended 2019 Silk Road Business Summit
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) Board of Directors Member Mahmut Özgener attended the “2019 Silk Road Business Summit” organized by the Silk Road International Chamber of Commerce (SRCIC).08.12.2019 China

Kocaeli Sectoral Performance Evaluation Awards found their winners
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, in his speech at the 12th Annual Above the Line Sectoral Performance Evaluation Award Ceremony organized by Kocaeli Chamber of Industry, said that companies should pay their taxes where they produce, that this is important for municipalities, which applies to tourism cities as well.06.12.2019 Kocaeli

Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the meeting of the Coordination Committee for the Improvement of the Investment Environment
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the Coordination Committee for the Improvement of the Investment Environment (YOIKK) meeting held at the Presidential Complex chaired by Vice President Fuat Oktay.06.12.2019 Ankara

My Sister Project has expanded its target, will reach 10,000 women in 40 cities in 2020
Attending the 2020 launch of the My Sister Project organized by the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) in collaboration with Istanbul Technical University, Coca-Cola and Habitat and the Local Delicacies Competition award ceremony, TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu reported that 20,000 women participated in the trainings held in 30 provinces within the scope of the project so far, said the 2020 goal is to reach 40,000 women in 10 cities.05.12.2019 İstanbul

We must know the updated INCOTERMS rules
Attending the INCOTERMS (Forms of Delivery used in Foreign Trade) 2020 Mena Region Opening Summit, the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) and International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Turkish National Committee President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu underlined that they want to be more active in global trade, adding, “For this reason, we have to know the rules of trade first.”05.12.2019 İstanbul

Mediation gains international status
Speaking at the symposium, which focused on the reflections on mediation of the Singapore Convention signed by 51 countries with Turkey, M. Rifat Hisarciklioglu, president of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB), pointed out that a new era had begun in the resolution of international trade disputes, adding, "The main obstacle to the mediation establishment was the issue of cross-border enforcement if the agreement were to be reached. With the Singapore Convention, this issue is largely addressed.”05.12.2019 İstanbul

Hisarcıklıoğlu met with Minister Kasapoğlu
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu met with Minister of Youth and Sports, Dr. Mehmet Muharrem Kasapoğlu. After the meeting held at TOBB University of Economics and Technology, Minister Kasapoğlu also chatted with students. 04.12.2019 Ankara

Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the Ministry of Commerce consultation meeting
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu attended the Consultation Committee Meeting with Non-Governmental Organizations chaired by Trade Minister Ruhsar Pekcan.04.12.2019 Ankara

“This growth has boosted our morale and hope for the future”
The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu assessed the 2019 third quarter growth figures. Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that the first concrete signal that the process of economic growth has begun:02.12.2019 Ankara