13.12.2014 Ankara
TOBB Chambers of Commerce Council Meeting took place in Ankara with TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu hosting the event. Hisarcıklıoğlu stated in his speech that the 4 years following the general elections in 2015 which will have no additional elections will present very important opportunities for structural reforms.
Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that they have convened as the Chambers of
Commerce Council at the TOBB Social Facilities to ascertain their expectations
of 2015.
Reminding that the 4 years following the general elections in 2015 will
have no additional elections, Hisarcıklıoğlu said, “This will present very
important opportunities for structural reforms.”
Providing information in regards to subjects which will be discussed
during the meeting, Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that the role of chambers and
exchanges in the arbitration mechanism and vocational education are on the
list.
Pointing out that Turkey will be acting Term President of G20 in 2015,
going on to stress the fact that the B20, the business arm of the G20, will
provide great opportunities for Turkey to promote itself, with many meetings
planned throughout 2015 in Turkey which will be attended by the CEOs of many
global companies.
Reminding that one of the B20’s workgroup’s is the Commerce Workgroup,
Hisarcıklıoğlu urged chamber presidents to contribute to the process.
Pointing out the importance of relaying the various obstacles they face
when trading internationally, Hisarcıklıoğlu stated that the G20 is the highest
authority which can be addressed in these matters. Hisarcıklıoğlu added that
the G20 Term Presidency is the biggest organization Turkey has undertaken to
date.
- Demirtaş: We’ve relayed our
issues
TOBB Chambers of Commerce Council President Ekrem Demirtaş, stating that
they had visited the President of the Republic, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, the
previous day, reported that they’ve relayed to him the problems they face such
as tax burdens, the need for an updated incentive package and development agencies.
Following the speeches, the meeting continued closed to the press.