27.11.2013 Ankara
The Russian Federation Republic of Chechnya President Ruslan Edelgeriev and the delegation accompanying him visited TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu.
During the meeting
which took place at the TOBB Union Center, Hisarcıklıoğlu provided information
regarding TOBB’s structure and works and stated that the signing of a sister
chamber agreement as well as transfer of know-how between the Adana Chamber of
Commerce, Kütahya Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Chechnya Chamber of
Commerce and Industry would be beneficial.
Stating that they are
prepared to extend their support to Chechnya, Hisarcıklıoğlu expressed that
entrepreneurs have contributed greatly to the success of Turkey in the last 30
years and Chechnya should also give entrepreneurs their due importance.
The President of
Chechnya, Ruslan Edelgeriev, said that they have been warmly received at every
institute they have visited in Turkey, stating that they give priority to the
development of cultural, economic and tourism relations. Drawing attention to
the fact that there are many opportunities for cooperation between the two
countries – especially in the fields of halal foods, textiles, light industry
and construction – Edelgeriev reminded that the President of Chechnya is
personally the guarantor of Turkish entrepreneurs.
During the visit, the
President of the Republic of Chechnya of the Russian Federation Ruslan
Edelgeriev was accompanied by the Vice President, the Development and Commerce
Minister, the Tourism Committee President and the Chamber of Commerce and
Industry President.