12.12.2014 Kayseri
The 2013 Kayseri Industry Night organized by the Kayseri Chamber of Industry (KAYSO) was held with the attendances of TOBB president M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu and the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Taner Yıldız.
Speaking at the event –the 14th annual event celebrating the
48 anniversary of its foundation, TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu,
congratulated the Kayseri Chamber Directors and Members.
Stating that the Kayseri Chamber of Commerce has made the event into a
tradition, Hisarcıklıoğlu said, “This event which brings together the
industrialists, its consistency is cause for congratulating the Directors,
Council President and the council.”
Addressing Minister Yıldız in regards to the Turkish Current project,
Hisarcıklıoğlu said, “We are proud to have a minister from Kayseri sign a
project which is so very important for the future of the country.
This will not end here. The wheels are turning rapidly especially due to
technology. We are greatly proud of this. This is our driving force. We must be
careful of one thing: There is great competition between nations. We have 4 universities
in Kayseri. The world is talking about the 4th industrial
revolution. The city which will start the 4th industrial revolution
in Turkey is Kayseri. Let us all work together as residents of Kayseri to move
towards the 4th industrial revolution.”
- Energy and Natural Resources
Minister Yıldız
Minister Yıldız stressed that the income disparity problem encountered
throughout the world is a regime problem. The minister went on to speak on various
issued related to energy and resources including the country’s electricity
production capacity, impact on the environment as well as market shares of
conflicting sector interests.
- KAYSO President Boydak
Giving the opening speech of the event, Kayseri Chamber of Industry
President Mustafa Boydak expressed their hopes that the Turkish economy will
grow by 5-6% in the coming year, emphasizing that Turkey has the potential to
bring this about. Thanking the government for the structural reforms they’ve
undertaken, Boydak urged the strengthening of the financial resources available
to companies.
Kayseri Governor Orhan Düzgün thanked the industrialists, stating that
every factory opening is an indication of increasing exports as well as
providing employment for youth.
Following the speeches, Energy and Natural Resources Minister Taner Yıldız,
TOBB president Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu and Kayseri Governor presented awards to
company representatives for production, exports and taxes in 2013.