12.06.2014 Edirne
The foundation laying ceremony for the İpsala Commodity Exchange’s new service building was attended by TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, Minister of Health Mehmet Müezzinoğlu, Edirne Governor Dursun Ali Şahin, TOBB Board Vice President Ali Kopuz, TOBB Board Member Cengiz Günay, İpsala Commmodity Exchange President İbrahim Girgin as well as the chamber/exchange presidents from the region.
During his speech, TOBB President Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu stressed that
there is no difference between rice and crushed wheat.
Stating that both goods harbor the same properties, Hisarcıklıoğlu said,
“As it will benefit registered economy, the VAT for rice should be brought down
to 1%. Additionally İpsala will exceed all expectations with its new service
building. Edirne and its counties are fortunate to have Minister of Health
Mehmet Müezzinoğlu. Müezzinoğlu contributes to the development of the region.”
Minister Müezzinoğlu stated that as long as the people of the region
stood united, they would succeed.
Müezzinoğlu stressed that Turkey is advancing in many fields, especially
in healthcare.
Following the speeches, Müezzinoğlu, Hisarcıklıoğlu, Edirne Governor
Şahin, İpsala Commodity Exchange President Girgin and other dignitaries laid
the foundations for the new service building.